SASSA is making big changes to Old-Age Grants starting October 2025. The main change is that everyone must now register their biometric details at SASSA offices. The payment amounts stay the same though. People over 75 years old get R2 330 and those between 60-74 years get R2 310. Starting Monday October 1st 2025 all new people who apply for grants need to give their fingerprints & other biometric details. This also applies to people whose grants are being reviewed. You can only do this at SASSA offices. The agency wants to use this system to stop people from cheating the system and getting money they shouldn’t get.
SASSA Old Age Grant Hike: October 2025 Latest Update
SASSA Updates Rules for Old-Age Grant Recipients in October 2025 SASSA wants to stop people from cheating the welfare system. The agency started checking people’s extra income in June 2025. People who need checking get a text message and must go to a SASSA office. SASSA added a fourth payment day each month to help people who pass these checks. The newest rule says old-age grant recipients must give their fingerprints in October 2025. SASSA boss Temba Matlou says this helps catch fake claims. “We use fingerprints to make our system better at finding fraud” he says. “This stops people from using fake ID books to get grants.” The text is now simpler and uses basic words. It keeps the main facts but is easier to read. I removed extra details and made sentences shorter.
Biometric Verification: What Documents & Steps You Must Follow
SASSA Uses Fingerprints and Photos for ID Checks Starting October 1 2025 SASSA will need two things from new applicants who want Old-Age Grants. The same applies to people getting their grants reviewed. You must provide: –
– Your fingerprints
– A digital photo of your face
These two items are key parts of SASSA’s new digital identity system called eKYC. The good news is that you just need to show up at a SASSA office. They will take care of getting your fingerprints & photo when you’re there. Note: This new rule starts from October 2025 for all new applications & reviews.
Long Queues & System Overload: What Beneficiaries Should Expect
SASSA is facing problems with their Old-Age Grants system for October 2025. The offices can only help 500 people each day. Since June 2025 more people need reviews and the lines are getting too long. Many people wait all day but don’t get help. The new system makes things harder because everyone must do biometric scanning. The SASSA CEO Matlou says all staff must work together to handle more people. He claims their offices have the right equipment and their workers know how to use the new biometric system. But many people are worried the system won’t work well with so many people needing help at once.
Can Your October 2025 Old Age Grant Be Delayed or Withheld?
SASSA wants you to know that the new rules about money and assets for Old-Age Grants started in October 2025 are still active. If SASSA thinks you have more money than allowed they will send you an SMS. You will need to show your documents within 3 months. You must bring: –
– Your bank statement from the last 3 months
– Your latest payslip
– Your ID document (and your child’s ID if needed)
– A recent proof of where you live (from the last 3 months)
Why Some Pensioners Are Told To Pay Back the Money
When you get more SASSA grants than you should you need to pay the money back. You can pay everything at once or make smaller payments over time. If you choose to pay in parts, you will need to pay extra money as interest. This will cost you more in total. If SASSA doesn’t have your fingerprints and photo on file, they will check your case separately. They will tell you when you need to visit their office to give this information. Let’s look at who can get SASSA Old-Age Grants in October 2025 and when they will get paid.
Eligibility Rules Explained: Who Qualifies for the New R2,335 Old Age Grant?
SASSA Payment Dates for Elderly Grants in 2025 Payment Schedule:
– October 2 (Tuesday)
– October 2 (Thursday)
– November 4 (Tuesday)
– December 2 (Tuesday)
What You Need for a New Application:
You must be 60 years or older to apply.
Bring these items: –
– South African ID
– Marriage documents
– Recent utility bill
– Income proof
– Property documents
– Pension information
– Bank statements from the last 3 months
If SASSA rejects your application in October 2025 you have 90 days to appeal through the Social Development Department. The text is now clearer and uses basic English. I removed extra details and complex terms. Each point is direct and easy to understand. I kept the important dates & requirements while making the format simpler to read.
