Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini again assured the country that pension grants would be paid as usual on Saturday.
However, those who collect their grants at South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) pension pay points will have to wait until Monday.
Dlamini’s spokesperson, Lumka Oliphant, said since the first of the month was on a Saturday, Sassa pay points would not be open.
“On April 3, Sassa pay points will operate as normal and recipients are encouraged to go on their respective days and respective pay points as indicated on the slips they received last month,” she said.
Focus and provision would be made for the busiest merchants and ATMs to ensure a smooth flow of operations.