In light of the recent presidential announcement, SASSA will provide the official communication regarding the disbursement of social grants in October 2025. A minimum increase of R10 per month will be allocated for each grant recipient.
Which Grants & Amounts Are Affected?
The R10 increase will impact all major types of grants, namely the older person’s grant, disability and care dependency grants. The revised amounts are:
- 60 to 74 years: Grant increases to R 3,230 (previously R 2,180)
- 75 years and above: Grant increases to R 3,250 (previously R 2,200)
- Disability & care dependency: These grants also increase to R 3,230
- Foster care grant: Increased from R 1,180 to R 1,230
- Child Support Grant: Up from R 530 to R 550
The listed amounts are merely the ones for the basic and general increase—the specified increase is not inclusive of any additional or special increases.
Who Will Get the Increase?
The raise is going to be granted only to current SASSA beneficiaries. In addition, to be eligible you must be at least 60 years of age (for the older person’s grant), be legally residing in South Africa and be below the means test limit. The important point is that fresh applicants will not be considered for the R10 increment—it is reserved solely for those already receiving grants.
SASSA will release the social grant payment dates for October 2025 to the public through their official channels.
October 2025, Payment Calendar
The October 2025 SASSA payout schedule showcases the different payout dates depending on the type of grant:
- Elderly people’s pension: paid on October 3
- Disablement benefits: October 6
- Child support & dependent care: October 7
- Late payments / catch-up: October 13
- Appeals: October 15
Grant recipients are advised to monitor their bank accounts or SASSA cards for payment on the specified date. The timetable may change, but it essentially provides a rough idea.
What If Your Payment Didn’t Get Increased
In case your subsidy has not included the R10 increment, follow these measures:
- Ensure that your personal details and bank account information are current with SASSA.
- Go to the nearest SASSA office to ask about possible discrepancies.
- Contact SASSA’s customer service number at 0800 60 10 11 for assistance.
- Look up your status on the SASSA website by providing your ID and grant information.
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