Sassa has announced when people will get their social grants in October 2025. The money will be paid out during the first week of the month. Here are the payment dates:
– Old Age Grants will be paid on Thursday October 2
– Disability Grants will be paid on Friday October 3
– Child Support and other grants will be paid on Monday October 6
Sassa wants people to know they don’t need to get their money right away. The grants will stay in their accounts and can be collected from stores at any time after these dates.
New SRD Grant Amounts Revealed for October 2025
Basic old age grant for people 60 to 74 years old is R2,315 per month.
– If you’re 75 or older you get R2335 monthly.
– People with disabilities receive R2,315 each month.
– War veterans get a grant of R2,335 monthly.
– If you care for a child with disabilities you can get R2,315 per month.
– Foster parents receive R1250 monthly for each foster child.
– The child support grant is R560 per month for each qualifying child.
– The temporary distress grant (SRD)
– provides R370 monthly to help people in need.
Major Changes Coming to the SASSA Payment System
Sassa wants to let people know that Postbank will stop working with them in october 2025. Don’t worry though – you’ll still get your money on time. You can still use your Sassa card at ATMs and stores. But it’s a good idea to switch to your own bank account or sign up for payments at stores. If you want to change how you get your money you need to bring these things: –
– Your South African ID
– Papers that show you have a bank account (either bank statements from the last three months or a letter from your bank if the account is new)
Take these papers to any Sassa office. You’ll need to fill out a form there too. Make sure you do this before the 19th of the month. Then your new payment method will start the next month.
Protect Your Personal Details to Keep Receiving Grants
Stay alert after you switch how you get your Sassa payments. Never share your PIN or bank details with anyone. This helps protect you from scams and keeps your money safe. Keep all your payment info private to avoid theft of your identity or cash.
Biometric Enrolment: SASSA’s Strongest Weapon Against Fraud
Starting October 1, people who want to apply for grants must now provide their fingerprints or have their face scanned. This new rule helps stop fraud. Sassa has already collected this information from over 42000 people at their 432 offices across the country. The process is quick and helps make sure the right person gets their grant money.
Step-by-Step Guide to Verify Your SRD Application Status
Watch out! There’s a new scam targeting the Covid-19 relief grant program. If you’re between 18 and 59 & haven’t asked for the SRD grant you should check if someone is using your identity without permission. It’s easy to verify – just call 0800 60 10 11 for free or send an email to [email protected]. This quick check could save you from becoming a victim of fraud. Don’t wait to make sure your information is safe.
Simple Appeal Process if Your SRD Grant Gets Declined
– If your R370 SRD grant gets rejected you can still appeal the decision.
– The grant often gets denied when Sassa finds out you have a job or other money coming in through bank checks. You can fight this decision if you think it’s wrong.
– To appeal you need to go to the Sassa website at srd.sassa.gov.za. Just follow the steps on the website and give them proof of why you think they made a mistake. The process is simple and free. Make sure you use only the official Sassa website to submit your appeal. Remember that you need good reasons and evidence to support your case. The website will tell you exactly what information you need to provide.
Don’t Fall for Fake Grant Messages and Scams
Sassa warns people about fake news on social media. Someone is spreading lies about a new R700 grant starting in October 2025. This information is false and was not posted by Sassa. People who get grants should only trust news from Sassa’s official sources.
These include the Sassa website their phone helpline their WhatsApp service and their local offices. This helps people avoid getting scammed by fake posts. Remember to check if information is real before believing it or sharing it with others.
