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Sassa confirms October grant payment dates: What beneficiaries need to know

Morgan Morgan|Published

From payment dates to fraud warnings, here’s everything you need to know about your October Sassa grant.

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THE SOUTH African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has released its payment schedule for October 2025, with millions of South Africans set to receive their grants in the first week of the month.

According to the agency, the payment dates are as follows:

  • Older Persons Grant – Thursday, October 2, 2025
  • Disability Grant – Friday, October 3, 2025
  • Children’s and all other grants – Monday, October 6, 2025

Sassa emphasised that beneficiaries do not need to rush to collect their funds on the first payment day, as the money will remain available in accounts and at retailers after the scheduled dates.

Grant amounts

The current values of the grants are as follows:

  • Old Age (60–74 years) and Disability Grants: R2,315
  • Old Age (75+ years): R2,335
  • Disability: R2,315
  • War Veterans: R2,335
  • Care Dependency Grants: R2,315
  • Foster Care Grant: R1,250
  • Child Support Grant: R560
  • Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant: R370

 

Changes in the payment system

The agency reminded beneficiaries that Postbank’s contract with Sassa ends on September 30, 2025, but assured that there would be no disruption to payments. Sassa cards will still be accepted at ATMs and retailers, though beneficiaries are encouraged to migrate to a personal bank account or a retailer-linked payment option.

Beneficiaries who wish to change their payment method must provide:

  • A valid South African ID
  • Proof of a bank account (a three-month bank statement for existing accounts or stamped confirmation for new accounts)

These documents must be submitted at the nearest Sassa office, along with a completed consent form, before the 19th of the month for changes to take effect in the following payment cycle.

Keep your details safe

Sassa has also urged beneficiaries to remain vigilant after changing their payment method. Beneficiaries are reminded to keep their PINs and banking details private and secure to avoid falling victim to fraud or identity theft.

Biometric enrolment to fight fraud

Since September 1, all new grant applications have required biometric enrolment (fingerprint or facial scan) to reduce fraud. Sassa has already enrolled more than 42,000 clients across 432 offices nationwide.

Verify your SRD application status

Sassa has warned of identity theft targeting the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. Beneficiaries between the ages of 18 and 59 who have not applied for the SRD grant are urged to verify that their identity has not been used fraudulently. You can check by calling the toll-free line 0800 60 10 11 or by e-mailing GrantEnquiries@sassa.gov.za.

How to appeal a declined SRD grant

Beneficiaries whose R370 SRD grant applications are declined can still lodge an appeal if they believe the decision was made in error.

Applications are sometimes rejected if employment or another source of income is detected through bank or external database checks. If you are not satisfied with the reason for your declined status, you may submit an appeal online.

Beneficiaries who wish to challenge the decision must use the official public Sassa portal: https://srd.sassa.gov.za. Applicants must follow the steps on the website to submit supporting details for review.

Beware of fake grant messages

Sassa has cautioned beneficiaries about false information circulating online claiming that a new “R700 grant” is available from September 2025. The agency stressed that this information does not come from Sassa and is completely fake.

Beneficiaries are urged to only rely on official Sassa communication channels — such as the agency’s website, toll-free line, WhatsApp service, or provincial offices — to avoid falling victim to scams.

Sassa has warned the public about false social media posts.

Image: Supplied / Sassa

Report fraud and corruption

Sassa has adopted a zero-tolerance approach to fraud and corruption. Suspected cases can be reported anonymously through the following channels:

Sassa reminded beneficiaries that its services are completely free, and warned that no one should ever ask for payment to access them.

Community outreach in the Northern Cape

Sassa officials in the Northern Cape earlier this week engaged directly with residents ahead of the Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) event that took place in Sedibeng on September 18. Preparatory community meetings were recently held in Sedibeng and Lokaleng, where beneficiaries were encouraged to update their details, raise concerns and learn more about the services on offer.

The outreach forms part of Sassa’s ongoing efforts to bring its services closer to communities, particularly in rural areas where access to offices and digital systems can be limited.

Sassa officials in the Northern Cape earlier this week engaged directly with residents in Sedibeng and Lokaleng.

Image: Supplied / Sassa

Contact Sassa

Beneficiaries who need assistance or wish to report fraud can reach Sassa through the following official contact channels:

📞 General Enquiries

🟢 Balance & SRD Status

  • USSD: 1203210# or 12069277# (from registered cellphone)
  • Online: srd.sassa.gov.za
  • WhatsApp: 082 046 8553 (send “SASSA” then “STATUS”)

⚠️ Fraud Reporting

Sassa urged beneficiaries to keep their details updated to avoid delays or disruptions in accessing their grants.

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