South Africa’s SASSA grant beneficiaries will receive their June payments across three days this week, with older persons paid first, followed by disability grant holders, and children’s grants last.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) confirmed the June 2026 payment dates as part of the approved 2026/2027 schedule, which was signed off by National Treasury on 20 March 2026.
SASSA payment dates: June 2026
The staggered three-day approach is SASSA’s standard method for managing payment volumes and reducing congestion at pay points.
- Older persons grants will be paid on 2 June.
- Disability grants follow on 3 June.
- Children’s grants, together with all remaining grants, will be paid on 4 June.
Grant amounts increased from April
Beneficiaries who have not yet checked their updated amounts should note that grant values increased from April 2026.
- The Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant and Care Dependency Grant each rose by R80 to R2 400.
- The War Veterans Grant increased to R2 420.
- The Foster Child Grant now stands at R1 290.
- The Child Support Grant, together with the Grant-in-Aid, increased to R580.
Your gold card has a deadline
If you are still using a SASSA gold card, you need to replace it before 31 August 2026.
Postbank is phasing out the gold card, and beneficiaries who do not switch to the new Postbank black card before that date risk losing uninterrupted access to their grants.
Replacements are available at designated Postbank service sites nationwide. To find your nearest active replacement point, dial *120*355# on your phone.
When collecting your new card, check that it carries the Postbank branding. If it does not, it is not the official Postbank black card.
Postbank has also warned beneficiaries to stay alert to fraud. Officials will never ask for your PIN or a one-time password. If anyone requests either, do not share them.
Beneficiaries experiencing payment delays or challenges are encouraged to visit their nearest SASSA office directly.
