SASSA Payment Dates 2025 : An alteration will be made in August and September 2025 in the grant payment schedules of the hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries under SASSA grants. The changes are intended to curb the standing queue, increase pay point safety, and ensure that all beneficiaries have the easiest access to their funds.
August 2025 New Grant Payment Dates
Grant payments for the month of August shall be staggered so that payments to elderly persons and persons with disabilities shall take precedence over all others. The schedule shall be as follows:
- Older Persons Grants – Monday, 4 August 2025.
- Disability Grants – Wednesday, 6 August 2025.
- Children’s Grants – Friday, 8 August 2025.
The R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant will be processed later on in August 2025. Individual beneficiaries will receive SMS notifications informing them of the actual date of payment.
September 2025 Continuing The Early Payout System
In September, the same staggered payment system will follow to ease the collection process:
- Old Age Grants – From Wednesday, 3 September 2025
- Disability Grants – From Thursday, 4 September 2025
- Child Grants – From Friday, 5 September 2025
SRD Grant payments will run on their time script, and the recipients will be notified by SMS beforehand.
Why The Change Matters
The new payment system helps:
- Decongest and ease long queues in and outside SASSA offices, banks, and retail pay points
- Secure the interests of our older and vulnerable beneficiaries
- Enable families to plan their monthly expenses
- Give a clear payment notification process for SRD beneficiaries
Tips For Beneficiaries
To prevent any delays or missed payments, SASSA advises all grant recipients to:
- Personal Details Update – Ensure that your contact number and banking details are correct.
- Check SMS Notifications – Payment dates may differ slightly for SRD beneficiaries.
- Avoid Peak Hours – If possible, collect your funds a day or two after your payment date.
- Act Quickly When Under Review – If requested for further documentation, submit the documents to rectify suspension.
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