Sassa announces July 2025 grant payment dates

THE SOUTH African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has released the official payment schedule for social grants in July 2025, with the disbursements staggered across three days to ensure smooth processing and minimal congestion at pay points.

According to the schedule:

• Older Person’s Grants will be paid from Wednesday, 2 July 2025
• This includes any other grants linked to these accounts.
• Disability Grants will be paid from Thursday, 3 July 2025
• This also includes grants linked to these accounts.
• Children’s Grants will be paid from Friday, 4 July 2025

Sassa has again urged grant recipients not to rush to withdraw their funds on the first day of availability, as the money will remain in the account until needed. “There is no need to rush to withdraw cash on the first day. Once the money is in the account, it will remain there until it is needed,” the agency noted.

The staggered payment schedule is part of Sassa’s ongoing efforts to reduce long queues, improve safety, and make the process more manageable for beneficiaries, especially the elderly and persons with disabilities.

For further assistance, Sassa can be contacted on its toll-free helpline at 0800 60 10 11, or beneficiaries can visit the agency’s website at www.sassa.gov.za.

Members of the public are reminded to safeguard their grant cards and PINs, and to avoid sharing personal details to protect themselves from scams.

Covid-19 SRD Identity Theft

Sassa has also raised the alarm about identity theft targeting the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, which provides R370 to eligible individuals. The agency has urged anyone aged 18 to 59 who has not applied for the SRD grant to check their status to ensure their identity has not been fraudulently used.

If you suspect your identity may have been used without your knowledge, contact Sassa at 0800 601 011 or e-mail GrantEnquiries@Sassa.gov.za for assistance.

The agency stressed the importance of vigilance as it works to ensure that “the right social grant goes to the right person, at the right time and place.”

Report fraud

Sassa has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on fraud and corruption, calling on members of the public to help safeguard the integrity of the social grant system.

The agency encourages citizens to report any suspected or known incidents of fraudulent activity or misconduct related to social grants. Reports can be made anonymously through the following official channels:

• National Anti-Corruption Hotline: 0800 701 701 or 0800 60 10 11
• E-mail: Integrity@publicservicecorruptionhotline.org.za
• SMS: 39772
• Website: www.publicservicecorruptionhotline.org.za

Sassa stressed that its services are free and warned the public not to fall for individuals demanding payment in exchange for assistance.

The campaign tagline, “If you see something, say something,” reflects the agency’s ongoing efforts to prevent, detect, and respond to fraud through strong governance and community support.

For more details, visit www.sassa.gov.za or follow Sassa on its official social media channels.