SASSA has published its grant payment schedule for October and November 2025. This helps people who get grants to make better plans. The agency also made some new rules about who can get grants. These changes will affect some people who apply for grants and those who already receive them.
Updated October & November 2025 SASSA Grant Payment Dates
SASSA plans its payments carefully so everyone gets their money on time. They spread out the payments to avoid long lines at payment points & ATMs. Here’s when different groups get paid:
– Older people will get their money first on Thursday October 2 2025. This includes any extra payments for their partners.
– People who need disaster help will get paid on Friday October 3 2025.
– Starting Monday October 6 2025 SASSA will pay out child support foster care and all other grants.
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Slight Shift in November 2025 Payment Schedule Explained
The payment dates for November 2025 grants are as follows:
– Old Age Grants will be paid on Monday November 3.
– People with Disability will get their grants on Tuesday November 4.
– Parents will receive Child Support & other grants on Wednesday November 5.
You don’t need to rush to collect your money on the first day. Your grant money stays safe in your account & you can get it whenever you want.
Important Eligibility Changes Every Beneficiary Must Know
SASSA has announced new rules starting in October.
– There are new income limits for grants. People who earn too much money will not get grants anymore. Families need to check if they still qualify based on their total earnings.
– SASSA will now use fingerprints and face scans to check who people are. This helps stop fake applications.
– The R370 SRD grant will keep going but SASSA will check very carefully. Only people without jobs & those who really need money will get it.
These changes will affect how people apply. The latest news update says everyone must make sure their information is correct. This includes bank details ID documents and proof of income. All this must be up to date in the SASSA system.
