SASSA gives social grants to South African residents twice a year. These updates happen in April & October. The next change will be in October 2025. People are talking about new payment amounts. The Old Age Grant might go up to R2320. The Old Age Grant was R2,310 in April 2025. Now it looks like seniors will get R10 more each month. This means they should receive R2,320 monthly. SASSA has made this new amount official. They confirmed the increase in their latest announcement about grant changes. The text is now easier to read with basic words and shorter sentences. It keeps the same information but presents it in a clearer way.
R2320 SASSA Old Age Grant October 2025 Full Details
SASSA has announced the Old Age Grant for October 2025. The basic pension will go up by 10 Rand to reach 2320 Rand each month. People who are 60 years or older can get this pension. Seniors who are 75 or above will get a higher amount of 2,340 Rand monthly which is also a 10 Rand increase. This pension helps older South Africans who don’t earn much money and don’t receive other SASSA benefits. The payment is meant to support elderly citizens who need financial help for their daily needs.
South Africa Old Age Grant October 2025 Payment Overview
| Department | South African Social Security Agency |
|---|---|
| Post Title | R2,320 SASSA Old Age Grant October 2025 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Country | South Africa |
| Amount | R2320 |
| Who Qualifies? | Older Persons in South Africa who are aged above 60 Years |
| Purpose | To Financially Support aged residents |
| Payment Frequency | Monthly |
| Category | South Africa Finance |
| Official Website | https://www.sassa.gov.za |
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Eligibility Rules for R2320 SASSA Old Age Grant 2025
Requirements for the South African Old Age Grant:
– You need to be a South African citizen permanent resident or refugee.
– You must live in South Africa.
– You can’t receive other SASSA social benefits. You can’t live in a state care facility.
– You must be 60 years or older.
– Your income must be within limits. Single people can earn up to R86280 per year. Married couples can earn up to R172,560 per year combined. Your assets must stay under set limits.
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| Marital Status | Assets Limit |
|---|---|
| Single | Rand 12,27,600 |
| Married | Rand 24,55,200 |
SASSA Older Person Grant Hike and Benefits Update
The government changed the Older Person Grant in 2025. In April they set it to 2,310 Rand per month. Later in October they added 10 Rand making it 2,320 Rand monthly. People between 60 and 74 years old can now get up to 2320 Rand each month. Seniors who are 75 or older get a bit more. Their payment went up by 10 Rand too from 2,330 to 2,340 Rand per month.
| Age Group | April 2025 – September 2025 | October 2025 – March 2026 | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 – 74 Years | Rand 2,310 | Rand 2,320 | R10 |
| 75 Years or Older | Rand 2,330 | Rand 2,340 | R10 |
Latest News & Updates on R2320 SASSA Old Age Grant October 2025
The South African government has confirmed new changes to the Older Age Grant. Starting October 2025 seniors who are 60 and above will get R2,320 each month. SASSA updates these pension payments twice every year in April & October. The grant went up to R2,310 in April 2025. Now it will increase by another R10 to reach R2320 in October 2025. This is an official update from SASSA for all eligible seniors in South Africa.
