With so much clarity and almost some relief for over 19 million beneficiaries, the South African Social Security Agency confers on the payment calendar for months of September and October of 2025. These grants are spatially for the aged, disabled, and many families. These payments barely make a household living for any of these.’ The article provides the confirmed pay schedule, grant amount and tips on how to avoid payment hassles.
Payments In September 2025
In order to ensure efficiency and less congestion around pay-points, the following are the verified payout days for September, 2025:
- Older Persons Grant: Tue, 2 Sept 2025
- Disability Grant: Wed, 3 Sept 2025
- Child Support, Care Dependency, and Foster Child Grants: Thu, 4Sept 2025
- SRD Grant (banking): 06-12 Sept 2025
- SRD Grant (retail stores): 09-13 Sept 2025
Applicants are requested to plan their collections around these days so that queues shall be avoided, as funds remain available for collection for seven days following the payments being made.
Schedling Of Payments: October 2025
In October 2025, Payments for the grants shall be made in a staggered manner. Hence the followings arrangements shall be done:
- Older Persons Grant: Thursday, 2nd October 2025
- Disability: Friday, 3rd October 2025
- Child Support, Care Dependency and Foster Child Grans: Monday, 6th October 2025
- SRD Grant (Banking and Retail): 2 to 6 October 2025
This manages the flow of beneficiaries, thus reducing crowding and making the collecting venue feel secure.
Grant Amounts For 2025
SASSA grants now bear increased amounts following the previous inflation adjustment in April 2025:
- Old Age Grant: 60-74 years, R2,315
- Old Age Grant: Age 75+ years, R2,335
- Disability Grant: R2,315
- Child Support Grant: R560
- Foster Care Grant: R1,250
- Care Dependency Grant: R2,315
- War Veterans Grant: R2,335
- Grant-in-Aid: R560
- SRD Grant: R370
These amounts cater to critical bills for millions of households such as food, utilities, and health.
How To Access Your Grant
Payments for grant did come along with several convenient options:
- Direct Bank Deposits: To transfer money across to a person’s account, this is recommended for security reasons.
- SASSA Card: Using the Card to make transactions at an ATM or retailers like Shoprite and Boxer.
- Cash at Pay Points: Suit the holder well if he/she is located in a far-flung area.
- Mobile Money Transfers: Good for beneficiaries who can keep technicalities in check.
Beneficiaries are advised to update their banking details and verify the status of their payments via srd.sassa.gov.za using ID and phone numbers to avoid any kind of delay.
Tips To Avoid Delays And Fraud
To ensure smooth payment processes, beneficiaries should:
- Check payment statuses online to confirm that the payment has indeed been approved.
- Ensure that they update their contact and banking details with SASSA.
- Report any unauthorized deductions. Only one deduction of 10% is permitted. the consent of the beneficiary must be obtained.
- Withdraw the money within 7 days. otherwise, complications arise.
- For declined payments and delayed verification, visit the nearest SASSA offices.
Also Read : SASSA Clarifies Social Grant Reviews: Eligibility And Process Explained