The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced that social grant payments for August have been brought forward, having started yesterday, Wednesday July 27, due to local government elections.
The payment at pay points will run until tomorrow, Friday July 29.
There will be no payment at pay points from Monday August 1 to Wednesday August 3 due to local government elections.
Payment at pay points will resume on Thursday August 4 until the last payment date.
The money will be available without interruption as from July 27 to Thursday August 25 for beneficiaries using other payment channels such as ATMs and stores. Call 0800 60 10 11 or 012 400 2322 for details.