The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has declared the payments schedule and revised grants amounts for March till August 2025. The social grants are crucial in ameliorating the finances of millions of South Africans with special emphasis on the old age persons, the disabled, and families with children.
Below we have put the SASSA payment dates and grant raises for you with an additional recommendation to help you access your grant without inconvenience.
SASSA payment dates for March to August 2025
Payment dates have been staggered by SASSA for continued implementation to avoid congestions and create favourable conditions for the payment to be done. Below is the schedule:
- For the month of March 2025, the Older Person’s Grant will be paid on Monday, 3 March. The payment for the Disability Grant will follow on Tuesday, 4 March, and a further payment will be made on Wednesday, 5 March, for all other grants inclusive of the Child Support Grant.
- The payment of the OAP will be made on Wednesday, 2 April 2025. The Disability Grant payment will be done on Thursday, 3 April, while other grants will be paid on Friday, 4 April.
- On Friday, 2 May 2025, the payment of the OAP will be done. The payment of the Disability Grant will be followed on Monday, 5 May, while other grants will be paid on Tuesday, 6 May.
- June 2025 begins with the payment of the OAP on Monday, 2 June. The payment of the Disability Grant happens on Tuesday, 3 June. The other grants will be paid out on Wednesday, 4 June.
- The payment of the OAP will be placed in the month of July on Wednesday, 2 July. Disability grants will be placed on Thursday, 3 July, while the others will be put in on Friday, 4 July.
- In August 2025, the Older Person’s Grant will be paid on Monday, 4th August, the Disability Grant on Tuesday, 5th August, and other grants will follow on Wednesday, 6th August.
Updated SASSA Grant Amounts for 2025
The South African government normally adjusts grant amount upward for its grant beneficiaries in April and in October. Thus, from Norman’s perspective, the following amounts apply beginning in April 2025.
Beneficiaries under 75 will receive R2200 for the Older Person’s Grant, while beneficiaries over 75 years of age will be receiving R2220. The Disability Grant also remains at R2200. The Child Support Grant is R530, while the Foster Child Grant goes for R1180. The Care Dependency Grant is R2200. War veterans will be paid R2220. The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant, the one that used to be called the R350 grant, has been raised to R370.
These amounts are subject to change in October 2025 during the updates of the national budget.
How to Check your Grant Status
These beneficiaries have several ways to check their grants status including via the SASSA website, SMS service, or by simply calling the SASSA toll-free number. If the beneficiaries keep their contact details up-to-date, they would be able to receive superior alerts regarding payments as well as status feedback.
Safety Tips for Easy Collection of the Grants:
It is recommended to wait a few days after the official payment date to avoid long queues. The SASSA Gold Card can be used at any ATM or participating retailer. Beneficiaries must ensure that their contact details are kept up to date in order to receive advice on problems or changes.
What If You Miss a Payment?
If your grant is not received on the expected date, contact SASSA immediately. You can call their toll-free number, visit your nearest SASSA office with your ID and necessary documents, or use their online portal to check for verification issues or processing delays.
Conclusion
With the new schedule and slightly increased payment amounts, SASSA continues to support South Africa’s most vulnerable communities. Mark your calendar and ensure your details are current to avoid delays or missed payments.