SASSA beneficiaries can start planning for September, with the month’s grant payment dates confirmed for the first week of the month, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to The South African, payments will be staggered across three days, beginning with the Older Persons Grant before moving on to disability and children’s grants. September SASSA payment datesThe Older Persons Grant will be paid on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. The Children’s Grants, including the Child Support Grant and Foster Child Grant, will follow on Friday, 4 September 2026. The Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant and Care Dependency Grant are now R2 400, following an R80 increase.