SASSA Social Grant Payment Schedule (October 2025): Exact Pay Dates, New Amounts, Eligibility Basics, and How to Check Your Status

South Africa social grants are a lifeline for millions of older persons, people with disabilities, children, and low-income households. For October 2025, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed both the staggered payment dates and the R10 increase to most core grants that took effect on 1 October 2025. Below, you will find a complete, plain-English guide to the month’s schedule, the new amounts, who qualifies in broad terms, and where to verify your own payment status.

SASSA Social Grant Payment Schedule Quick Summary

Why the October 2025 Schedule Matters

When you depend on a grant, knowing the exact pay date is essential for budgeting rent, transport, food, and school costs. SASSA publishes its staggered calendar precisely so beneficiaries can plan and avoid unnecessary queues. The October dates Older Persons on 2 October, Disability on 3 October, and Children’s and other grants on 6 October are now officially confirmed. SASSA and local outlets also emphasize that money stays in your account after the scheduled day, so there is no need to rush to withdraw.

New Grant Amounts from 1 October 2025

Following the plan flagged in the national budget, SASSA implemented a R10 increase to most core grants for the October 2025 cycle. The widely reported and confirmed amounts are:

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• Older Persons (60–74): R2,320
• Older Persons (75+) and War Veterans: R2,340
• Disability: R2,320
• Care Dependency: R2,320
• Foster Child: R1,250
• Child Support: R560
• SRD: R370

These figures have been carried by official communications and national media round-ups of the October increase.

Note on SRD: Government extended the R370 Social Relief of Distress grant to 31 March 2026. Although SRD typically pays later in the month than other grants, the exact day varies by individual processing; always check your SRD status via official channels.

October 2025 Payment Dates (Confirmed)

• Older Persons Grant: Thursday, 2 October 2025
• Disability Grant: Friday, 3 October 2025
• Children’s and remaining grants: Monday, 6 October 2025

These dates are confirmed by reputable coverage of SASSA October schedule. If your usual pay point is a retailer or ATM, the funds remain accessible after the scheduled day; beneficiaries do not have to draw cash immediately.

What about SRD (R370)?
SRD payments are processed after the core grants and often reflect later in the month. Because SRD runs on a separate system with bank and verification steps, there is no single national SRD payday check the SRD status portal or official SASSA updates for your window.

Who Qualifies (High-Level Overview)

Each grant has a specific set of rules, means tests, and documents. The summaries below are general pointers always verify the details on official pages.

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• Older Persons Grant: For citizens, permanent residents, or refugees aged 60+, subject to the means test and residency rules.
• Disability Grant: For adults 18–59 medically unfit to work for more than six months; medical assessment and means test apply.
• Care Dependency Grant: For the caregiver of a child under 18 with a severe disability needing full-time care; the child must not be in permanent state institutional care. Official gov.za guidance explains eligibility and assessments.
• Foster Child Grant: For a child placed in your foster care by a court; currently R1,250.
• Child Support Grant: For the primary caregiver of a child under 18; income limits apply.
• Grant-in-Aid: A top-up for certain beneficiaries who require full-time care; paid with the qualifying grant.
• SRD (R370): Temporary support; extended to March 2026 with the amount maintained at R370.

How to Check Your Amount and Payment Status

1. SASSA Services Portal  Use the online portal to check your grant status, confirm banking details, and view notices for the next run: services.sassa.gov.za.
2. SASSA main site  For program information, application guidance, forms, and official updates: sassa.gov.za.
3. Gov.za (specific grant pages) For step-by-step eligibility and document requirements (for example, Care Dependency grant guidance).

Security tip: Avoid third-party sites that ask for your banking login or ID scans. Always navigate to official domains or use saved bookmarks.

Why the R10 Increase Still Matters

While R10 is modest, the October step keeps grants aligned with the budget path and offers limited relief against food, transport, and electricity pressures. It also reinforces predictability small, scheduled adjustments in April and October so households can plan better across the year. Official communications in late September confirmed the October R10 step and re-stated the staggered pay calendar for October.

FAQs: SASSA Social Grant Payment Schedule

1) Which grant is paid first in October 2025?

The Older Persons Grant is paid first on Thursday, 2 October 2025.

2) When is the Disability Grant paid?

Friday, 3 October 2025, according to the confirmed October calendar.

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3) When do Children’s and other grants pay?

Monday, 6 October 2025. Funds remain available after payday, so there is no need to queue on day one.

4) How much are the grants after the October increase?

Old Age 60–74 R2,320; Old Age 75+ R2,340; Disability R2,320; Care Dependency R2,320; War Veterans R2,340; Foster R1,250; Child Support R560; SRD R370.

5) When do SRD beneficiaries get paid?

SRD typically pays later in the month and varies by verification and banking timelines. Check your SRD status via official channels.

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6) Where can I confirm my eligibility or application steps?

Use sassa.gov.za for grant pages and services.sassa.gov.za for online services and status checks. For certain grants (e.g., Care Dependency), consult the relevant gov.za service page.

Conclusion

The October 2025 grant cycle brings a confirmed R10 increase to most core grants and a staggered payment schedule on 2, 3, and 6 October. To avoid delays and unnecessary trips, verify your status online, keep your banking details up to date, and remember that funds remain available after payday. For the SRD grant, expect payment later in the month and check your status via official channels. With predictable dates and incremental increases, SASSA schedule remains a crucial planning tool for households nationwide.