SASSA grants will go up from April to November to help South Africans deal with rising prices & tough living conditions. The increase will support people who are struggling the most with daily expenses. You can find the updated payment amounts and important dates for all grant recipients below. We also included what you need to do to get your grant.
New SASSA Grant Amounts Announced for 2025
SASSA will give more money to people who get grants in South Africa. The changes start in April 2025 & continue in November 2025. Here’s what will change:
– For older people aged 60-74 the grant will go up to R2310 in April and R2320 in November . People over 75 will get R2330 in April and R2340 in November .
– People with disabilities will receive R2310 in April and R2320 in November . The Child Support Grant will increase to R560 for each child.
– Children who lost both parents will get an extra R280 making it R840 in total.
– Foster parents will now get R1250 each month which is R70 more than before.
– Care Dependency Grants will rise to R2310 in April and R2320 in November . Special grants will go up to R560 monthly. The Social Relief of Distress grant might increase to between R420 and R500 by June if the government approves it. These changes will help more than 19 million South Africans buy food and pay for school. The increases help people deal with rising prices in the country.
Full Payment Schedule & Collection Methods for 2025 Grants
SASSA has made a new payment schedule to make lines shorter at payment points. Here are the August 2025 payment dates:
– Old age grants will be paid on August 5
– Disability grants will be paid on August 6
– Child grants will be paid on August 7
– The SRD grant will be paid between August 23 & 30 depending on your bank
You can get your money from your bank account or SASSA card. You can also go to stores like Shoprite & Pick n Pay to withdraw. Make sure your bank details & ID are up to date with SASSA. Remember you don’t need to get your money on the first day. It will stay safe in your account until you need it.
Common Mistakes That Can Delay Your Grant – Avoid These in 2025
Payment delays often happen because of holidays or when people give wrong details. Sometimes computer problems can also cause delays. To avoid these issues you should check your information on the Moya App GovChat or the SASSA website. Be careful about fake news too. For example some people spread false stories about double payments coming in June 2025. SASSA wants everyone to know that you should only trust payment info from their social media or when you call them at 0800 60 10 11.
What to Expect Next: Future Updates on SASSA Grants
The UBIG grant will replace the SRD grant around 2025. This is a bit later than first planned but it should help more people. SASSA will start switching from gold cards to Post Bank black cards on March 20 2025. The new black cards are better protected and safer to use. The payment system will work faster with these updates. All these changes should make life easier for people who need support and fix the problems they face with the current system. The government wants to make sure everyone gets the help they need in a simple and reliable way.
