Malatsi a tefo
October 2026
Older Persons Grant
Date expected
How much you get
Old Age (60–74)
R2 400Old Age (75+)
R2 420War Veterans
R2 420Pay day
Fri, 02 October 2026
Confirmed from the official payment schedule.
Disability Grant
Date expected
How much you get
Pay day
Mon, 05 October 2026
Confirmed from the official payment schedule.
Children's Grants
Date expected
How much you get
Child Support
R580Foster Child
R1 290 (R1 300 from October)Care Dependency
R2 400Pay day
Tue, 06 October 2026
Confirmed from the official payment schedule.
Social Relief of Distress
Check the official SRD site
How much you get
Pay day
Check the official SRD site
SRD payment timing varies by outcome. Use the official SRD portal.
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More payment help
Malatsi a tefo
Return to the payment-date hub if you need another month or grant category.
Approved status meaning
Read the approved status page if the timing makes more sense once the status is clear.
How to understand payment dates
Use the guide when you need help reading expected, pending, or portal-only timing.
Why payment is delayed
Open the delay guide if the payment window feels unclear or late.