SASSA helps disabled people in South Africa with money through their Disability Grant program. This money helps people pay for medical care and daily needs. Starting October 2025 SASSA will give R2320 to each person. This is R10 more than before. The old payment was R2,310 but now it will go up to R2,320 each month. This change starts on October 1st 2025. The extra money will help disabled South Africans with their costs. SASSA made this change to support people better. The payment goes straight to the people who need it.
R2320 Disability Grant Direct Payment Update 2025
The South African Disability Grant payment for October 2025 is 2320 Rand. This money is for disabled people between 18 and 59 years old. Disabled children under 18 can get a care dependency grant instead. People who are 60 or older should apply for the old age pension. The disability grant helps adults who have short-term or long-term disabilities. You need to be disabled for at least 6 months to get this grant.
Complete Overview of SASSA Disability Grant 2025
| Authority | SASSA |
|---|---|
| Post Title | R2320 SA Disability Grant Direct Payment October 2025 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Country | South Africa |
| Amount | R2320 |
| Who Qualifies? | Disabled residents in South Africa |
| Purpose | To financially support South African disabled residents |
| Inflation Adjustment | 2 times per year (April & October) |
| Distribution Mode | Cash pay points, Direct deposits |
| Payment Date | 03 October 2025 |
| Category | South Africa Finance |
| Official Website | https://www.sassa.gov.za/ |
Who Qualifies for the R2320 Disability Grant in South Africa
– You need to be a South African citizen or have refugee status.
– You must live in South Africa and be between 18 and 59 years old.
– You cannot live in a state care facility and you need a 13-digit ID number.
– Your disability must be serious. For short-term benefits your disability should last 6 to 12 months. For long-term benefits it must last over 12 months.
– A government doctor will check you and write a report that is valid for 3 months.
– This report goes to SASSA to see if you qualify. There are money limits too.
– If you are single you cannot earn more than R86,280 per year. If you are married your joint income must be under R172,560 per year.
– Your assets also have limits. Single people cannot own things worth more than R1,227600. Married couples cannot own things worth more than R2,455200 together.
New Payment Structure and Benefits for SASSA Disability Grant
| Grant Name | Apr 2025 – Sept 2025 | Oct 2025 – Mar 2026 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disability Grant | Rand 2,310 | Rand 2,320 | Rand 10 |
Latest Updates & Announcements on R2320 Disability Grant 2025
The disability grant will increase to R2,320 in October 2025. SASSA has added R10 to the previous amount of R2310. This new payment is now official. All disabled people who qualify can receive this updated amount starting October 2025. You can find more details about the disability grant increase on the SASSA website.
