MEDIA STATEMENT| SASSA announces revised November 2026 social grant payment dates ahead of local government elections

Emaxesibeni in Alfred Nzo District, Eastern Cape is a hive of activity as the SASSA Service Delivery Activation is currently underway. Beneficiaries have heeded the call to come and benefit to an assortment of government services. Various departments which include Home Affairs, Employment and Labour, Social Development, the Umzimbubu Local Municipality and banks are currently offering services on-site. *#SASSA20 #SASSACARES*

📢MINISTERIAL ICROP | 📍 Chatsworth, KwaZulu-Natal The Honourable Minister of Social Development, Ms Dina Delisiwe Pule, will lead an Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) as part of government’s commitment to bringing services closer to communities and strengthening service delivery. Community members will have an opportunity to engage directly with the Minister and access a wide range of government services from participating departments and entities, including the Department of Social Development, SASSA, National Development Agency (NDA), Department of Home Affairs and Department of Health. Details are as follows: Venue: Crossmoor Cricket Ground, Chatsworth, Ward 71, eThekwini Municipality Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 Time: 08:00–16:00 Please bring your ID document and other related supporting documents to be assisted. For Home Affairs services requiring payment, please bring your bank card as cash will not be accepted. #MinisterialOutreach #SASSAICROP #SASSACARES #SASSA20

[HAPPENING NOW] SASSA KZN is today hosting a service delivery activation at Fabeni Community Hall in Msinga as part of the Agency’s 20th anniversary. Services include social grant applications, reviews, SRD grant enquiries and assistance with grant deduction queries. Beneficiary education is also being conducted to help clients understand their rights, responsibilities and available services. The Departments of Social Development, Health, Economic Development and Agriculture are also present, bringing integrated government services closer to the community. The activation aims to improve access, reduce travel costs and ease pressure on local offices. #SASSAOutreach #SASSACARES #SASSA20

The celebration of 20 years of SASSA’s existence continues at AF Wood Hall, Ward 32 in Pietermaritzburg, under the uMsunduzi Local Municipality. As part of this milestone celebration, SASSA KwaZulu-Natal, in collaboration with various government departments and key stakeholders, is bringing essential services closer to the community. Clients are receiving assistance with social grant enquiries and applications, as well as accessing a range of other government services aimed at improving their well-being and promoting access to social assistance. The event is further honoured by the presence of Cllr Mzimkhulu Thebolla, Mayor of uMsunduzi Local Municipality, demonstrating the importance of collaboration between government and local leadership in addressing community needs. #SASSAOutrech #SASSACARES #SASSA20

SASSA Mpumalanga is bringing services closer to you! Residents of Bundu/Machipe and surrounding areas are invited to a Service Delivery Activation for assistance with social grant applications, enquiries and grant reviews. Other government departments and stakeholders will also provide services. Venue: Bundu/Machipe Open Sports Ground, Ward 24 Date: Friday, 23 October 2026 Time: 08h00–16h00 Join us and access essential services closer to home. #SASSAOutreach #SASSACARES #SASSA20

*📍 SASSA Takes Services to Matatiele, Alfred Nzo District, Eastern Cape* SASSA is on the ground in Matatiele, Alfred Nzo District, bringing essential services closer to the people through a service delivery activation. Scores of beneficiaries and clients have turned out to access the various services on offer. Joined by key stakeholders, including the Matatiele Local Municipality Mayor, SASSA is ensuring that beneficiaries receive assistance on the spot, with some applicants already receiving outcome letters for applications processed during the activation. Through the support of Alfred Nzo Community Radio, the initiative also reaches beneficiaries at home, providing them with an opportunity to ask questions and receive immediate responses. 🤝 Taking services to the people, promoting access, and ensuring that no beneficiary is left behind! *#SASSA20 #SASSACARES*

Are you struggling to apply for social grants? Do you need help to check your status for the COVID-19 SRD? SASSA Gauteng officials are at Meyerton Town Hall, Midvaal today Our officials are on-site to help you with: ✅ Applications for social grants, Change of Method of Payment ✅ Checking & enquiries for SRD R370, Reviews ✅ Information on all grant types ✅ How to access SASSA services You Matter to SASSA. Come through, ask questions, and get the help you need. Please bring your 13 digit barcoded ID book /smart card and relevant supporting documents. We look forward to seeing you there! #SASSACares #SASSAGP@Work

SASSA Mpumalanga is bringing services closer to you! Residents of Emalahleni Local Municipality are invited to an Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) for assistance with social grant applications, enquiries and grant reviews. Other government departments, financial institutions and NGOs will also provide services. Venue: Banquet Hall, Emalahleni Municipality, Mpumalanga Date: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 Time: 08h30–16h00 Join us and access essential services closer to home. #SASSAOutreach #SASSACARES #SASSA20

SASSA is bringing services closer to the communities of Keimoes and Rosedale! Join us for our Service Delivery Activations at the following venues: Venue: RC Mission, Keimoes Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026 Time: 09h30–16h00 Venue: Piet Thole Community Hall, Rosedale Date: Friday, 23 October 2026 Time: 09h30–16h00 Get assistance with social grant reviews, e-Life Certification, SRD grant matters and general grant enquiries. Other government departments and stakeholders will also be available. Bring your ID and relevant supporting documents. Don’t miss this opportunity to access services closer to home! #SASSAOutreach #SASSACARES #SASSA20

SERVICE DELIVERY ACTIVATION| 📍FREE STATE SASSA continues to find better ways to bring services closer to you 💛. SASSA Free State Region invites community members in Bothaville and surrounding areas to come and engage, ask questions and learn more about all matters relating to social grants. Don't miss it! #SASSA20 #SASSACARES #FreeStateProvince

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The day included a visit to a project helping Acornhoek’s youngest learners grow, one nutritious meal at a time. Minister of Social Development Ms Dina Pule, Mpumalanga MEC for Social Development Ms Nompumelelo Hlophe, SASSA Acting CEO Mr Tsakariwa Chauke and the DSD, SASSA and NDA delegation visit the NDA-supported BCC poultry project as part of today’s Ministerial ICROP. Through NDA funding, BCC has helped 15 Early Childhood Development centres establish poultry enterprises. Chicken and eggs support children’s meals, while proceeds from sales help fund the next production cycle. The initiative has also created work opportunities for 19 community members, including 16 women, showing how community projects complement SASSA’s social grants by strengthening food security and livelihoods. #MinisterialICROP #SASSACARES #SASSA20

[WATCH] Their voices tell the story of today’s outreach. SASSA clients share their experiences after receiving assistance at the Ministerial ICROP in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga. Hear what brought them here and how they were assisted. As SASSA marks 20 years, every client’s experience matters. Bringing services closer means making it easier for communities to access the support they need. #MinisterialICROP #SASSACARES #SASSA20

Another important part of today’s programme is bringing smiles to 37 learners through SASSA’s school uniform handover. Learners from Puledi Secondary School and German S. Chiloane Secondary School receive their uniforms from the Minister and her delegation during the Ministerial ICROP in Acornhoek. Through its Social Relief of Distress programme, SASSA helps qualifying learners whose families face financial hardship access school uniforms. Today’s handover builds on support provided to 582 learners across Bushbuckridge in the first quarter of 2026/27, with expenditure of approximately R2.98 million, helping learners attend school with dignity and confidence. #MinisterialICROP #SASSACARES #SASSA20

A walk through the services brought closer to Acornhoek’s residents. The Minister and her delegation visited the different service stations at today’s Ministerial ICROP, engaging with officials from SASSA, DSD, NDA, the Departments of Health and Home Affairs, SAPS and various banks. With an estimated R274.2 million in social grant support recorded across Bushbuckridge at the end of September 2026, SASSA continues to help households meet their daily needs. At the same reporting date, 15 397 children under two were receiving children’s grants, while 1 932 Child Support Grant Top-Ups were in payment. Today’s outreach helps residents learn about available grants, understand application requirements and receive assistance alongside other essential services in one place, closer to home. #MinisterialICROP #SASSACARES #SASSA20

The Mid-Year Performance Review Session, for SASSA Western Cape Region is currently taking place from 14 to 16 October 2026 in Cape Town. The session has brought together management of the Region to reflect on organizational performance during the first half of the 2026/27 financial year. The three-day engagement serves as a strategic platform to review progress against planned targets, assess key achievements, discuss challenges impacting programme implementation, and identify practical interventions to enhance service delivery and organizational effectiveness. Through presentations, robust discussions and collaborative engagements, participants are sharing discernments, evaluating performance across various programmes, and exploring innovative approaches to strengthen accountability, efficiency and impact. The session also provides an opportunity for teams to align priorities and reinforce a collective commitment to achieving the organization’s strategic objectives. As the review continues, engagement remains a precious exercise in promoting continuous service delivery improvement and excellence in respect of the communities we serve. *#SASSA20 #SASSACARES*

*Happening Now!* The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in the Northern Cape is conducting a Service Delivery Activation at Galeshewe Circle in Kimberley to bring essential services closer to the community of Galeshewe and surrounding areas. SASSA officials, together with other government departments and stakeholders, are on-site to assist community members with Social Grant Reviews, e-Life Certification, COVID-19 SRD grant (R370) enquiries and other social grant-related matters. As SASSA celebrates 20 years of service, the Agency remains committed to restoring dignity, improving access to services and ensuring that no one is left behind. You matter to SASSA — today, tomorrow and every day! *#SASSACARES* *#SASSA20* *#ServiceDelivery*

SASSQ Limpopo Region is conducting a service delivery activation at Tubatse Crossing in Sekhukhune District. All SASSA officials are providing services on-site. Hundreds of beneficiaries came for verification and e-life certication. #SASSACRES