The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides grants to more than 19 million vulnerable South African persons. Given that August 2025 approaches, it is critical for needy beneficiaries to help them know the payment schedule and updated grant amounts to assist in having food, healthcare, or houses as inflation reaches 5.2%. This guide provides payment dates, amounts, and action steps to take for smooth grant access.
August 2025 Payment Schedule
Payment dates have been staggered in August from 2025 by SASSA so as to minimise congestion at pay points:
- Older Persons Grant: 5 August 2025, including Care Dependency Grants linked therewith.
- Disability Grant: 6 August 2025, covering permanent and temporary disabilities.
- Child Grants: 7 August 2025, including Child Support, Foster Care, and Care Dependency Grants.
- SRD Grant: R370 paid from 25-29 August 2025, with SMSs being sent out to notify of payment dates.Another date, 8 August 2025, was set aside to address grants under review, ensuring that elderly and disabled beneficiaries were able to access.
Grantes Amounted-Updated
Increases against the backdrop of rising costs of living, SASSA expenses rise for grants beginning in August 2025:
- Aged Grants: R2,315 for ages 60 to 74, R2,335 for 75 years and above, and War Veterans.
- Disability Grant and Care Dependency Grant: R2,315.
- Foster Care Grant: R1,250.
- Child Support Grant: R560.
- Social Relief of Distress (SRD): R370.
- Grant-in-Aid: R560.These funds of R284.7 billion in 2025/26 will be essential for shelter rent, food, and basic needs in a country where 55.5% of the population lives below the poverty line.
Enjoying Your Grant
Users have various means of paying out extolled by SASSA:
- Direct Bank Deposits: It has been the fastest and safest; update bank details.
- SASSA Black Card: Cash out at ATMs or retailer outlets such as Pick n Pay.
- Post Office or Retail: Collect cash by presenting your identification document.
- Mobile Money: Available for selected grants.Check the status of your payment through srd.sassa.gov.za, WhatsApp (082 046 8553), or USSD (1347737#), with funds remaining available until withdrawal, creating no rush at the time.
The key things to consider…
Avoid Disruptions Following 12,000 Suspensions in July 2025:
- Update Details: Verify banking and ID details (a smart ID will be needed after 15 August 2025) on sassa.gov.za.
- Respond to Reviews: If income or living-out proofs are flagged, send them within 30 days.
- Stay Protected: Keep your PIN secret; never share PINS on videophone, cellphone, or anywhere else; do not trust fraudsters claiming to help you. The SASSA verification process checks data with Home Affairs and SARS before giving the status of membership eligibility.
Also Read : SASSA Suspends 12,000 Grants Before August 10: R2,350 Payments In Jeopardy