All You Need To Know About September Sassa Grants

As a new month begins, millions of people will receive social grant payments. Sassa has commenced with the January 2026 grant payments.

After the glamour of the top learners in the country receiving certificates from the Basic Education Minister at the Matric results ceremony, the School Performance Report was released to show how each of the country's nearly 23,000 schools performed in the Matric exams.

Social grants ensure that millions of vulnerable South Africans can survive every month. Sassa confirmed grant payments for the first month of 2026. 

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has confirmed that funding decisions have now been finalised for all valid applications received for the 2026 academic year.