SASSA March 2026 Grant Payments Begin March 3
South Africa's SASSA confirms March 2026 grant payments start March 3, with specific dates for older persons (March 3), disability (March 4), and children's grants (March 5). Payment amounts range from R560 (Child Support) to R2,335 (Old Age Grant 75+). However, 70,000 grants were suspended due to verification checks aimed at preventing fraud and duplicate support. SASSA's stricter screening, including cross-checking income and bank data, saves R44 million monthly but faces criticism for operational challenges, especially for elderly rural recipients requiring biometric verification. Eligibility thresholds include asset limits (R1.5M single) and income caps (R107,880/year for older persons). Concerns persist about SASSA's capacity to balance fraud prevention with accessibility.