Social grant recipients in South Africa will get a basic R10 increase in November 2025. The government has made it clear that there won’t be any extra bonus payments. Many people heard rumors about big bonus payments but these stories were false. The normal grant increase will happen as planned but nothing more will be added. The government wants everyone to know that only the standard increase is coming. This affects all types of social grants in the country. People should not expect any special one-time payments during this period. The message is simple: just the usual increase will be given to all grant holders.
Reason Behind the Minimal R10 SASSA Increase
SASSA will add R10 to the main grants. This includes money for old people disabled people & war veterans. The increase is not big but follows the normal government rules for raising grants. You don’t need to do anything to get the extra money. The new amount will show up in your payments without any paperwork. The system will update everything by itself. All current grant holders will get this increase without filling out forms.
Breakdown of November 2025 SASSA Grant Adjustments
– Social Grant Payments Update People aged 60 to 74 will now get R3,230 instead of R2180
– People aged 75 and older will now get R3,250 instead of R2200 People with disabilities and those needing care will now get R3,230 instead of R2,180 Foster parents will now get R1,230 instead of R1,180
– Child support payments will now get R550 instead of R530
These new amounts include the standard increase that applies to all grant recipients.
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Eligible Beneficiaries for the November Grant Increase
The extra money is only for people who already get SASSA grants. To get these benefits you must be 60 or older and live legally in South Africa. You also need to have a low income and few assets. If you don’t get SASSA grants now you cannot get this extra payment. The bonus is just for current grant holders who meet these rules.
Official Payment Schedule for November 2025 SASSA Grants
Here are the SASSA payment dates for November 2025. The money will be sent to people’s accounts on different days based on their grant type.
– If you get the Older Persons Grant you will be paid on November 3.
– If you get the Disability Grant your payment comes on November 6.
– For Children’s Grants and Dependent Care Grants look for your money on November 7.
– Any late or missing payments from before will be paid on November 13.
– People who filed appeals or had delays will get paid on November 15.
Make sure to check your bank account or SASSA card on your payment date. The money should be there on the morning of your scheduled day. Remember these dates are just a guide and might change a little bit.
Steps to Take If Your R10 Increase Hasn’t Reflected Yet
If you haven’t received your increased grant payment:
– First check that SASSA has your correct bank details & personal information.
– You can go to any SASSA office near you to ask about your payment status.
– Another option is to call SASSA at 0800 60 10 11 for help.
– You can also look up your grant status online through the SASSA website.
Remember to keep your ID document proof of where you live and grant information handy when making any inquiries. This will help solve the issue faster.
