The South African Social Security Agency locked in the September 2025 payment calendar, delivering old‑age pensions on Sept 2, disability grants on Sept 3 and child‑support/other grants on Sept 4. Beneficiaries were urged to withdraw cash gradually and use their cards for purchases, a move aimed at easing ATM queues and curbing theft. The smooth rollout boosted confidence in the nation’s safety‑net amid economic pressures.