probably a timing thing - i find that transactions done on the last 2-3 days of the month dont reflect in that month and sometimes carry over into the new month
You can apply for your social grant digitally without visiting an office. For standard grants (Older Persons, Child Support, Disability, etc.), visit the SASSA Services Portal to create an account, fill out the application, and upload your PDF documents.
but i suppose the elderly would need...