The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced that social grant payments for August have been brought forward due to local government elections.
The payment at pay points started on Wednesday July 27 and will run until Friday July 29.
There will be no payment at pay points from Monday August 1 to Wednesday August 3 due to local government elections.
Payment at pay points will resume on Thursday August 4 until the last payment date.
The money will be available without interruption from July 27 to Thursday August 25 for beneficiaries using other payment channels such as ATMs and stores.
For more information, call 0800 60 10 11 or 012 400 2322.