The worry and scrambling about financial matters will be considerably eased for the Old Age Grant recipients SASSA beneficiaries in South Africa. As per SASSA schedule, the grant payments will be made on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, which also signifies the return to timely payments of SASSA in September 2025. The availability of grant-dependent recipients to the grant and the grant made on time facilitates in proper budgeting and eliminates the uncertainty in daily financial planning.
Return to Normalcy
The last quarter presented a great deal of uncertainty for pensioners as payments kept being shifted which made it very difficult to set budgets and plan finances. With having confirmation on the September payout, it is clear that SASSA is trying to bring back normalcy to the system. Beneficiaries of the grant can now plan in advance without the uncertainty that comes with payment dates.
An Increasing Number of Payment Methods Every Month
Starting from September, in addition to the existing disbursement days, grants will also be disbursed on the first Friday of every month and this will continue until the end of 2025. This additional window ensures that the older adults are paid in a timely manner without the usual delays caused by verification and provides older adults with effortless payments.
Grant Increase Expected in October
If the Old-Age Grant increases in October, which has yet to be confirmed, it is likely to follow inflation adjustments and be part of SASSA’s annual review process and the increase in the living costs.
Broader Eligibility Through Threshold Relaxation
The raising of income and asset thresholds is good news for many:
- Single applicants may now earn R107,800 per year and may hold assets up to R1,524,600.
- Married applicants are permitted to earn R215,760, with combined assets of up to R3,049,200.
- As a result of these increases, an expanding number of older South Africans, particularly those who have missed qualifying by a narrow margin, stand to gain assistance.
Getting Ready for Payment Day
Beneficiaries should:
- Check all personal and banking information with SASSA for payment accuracy.
- Remember that 2 September has been confirmed for payment and the first-Friday payment window will apply in future months.
- Maintain a scam alert: SASSA will never demand payment for grants or bank PINs or other sensitive information.
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