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SASSA SRD Grant Payment Dates for October 2025: Starting October 25th Payment Schedule for the October 2025 SRD Grant Estimated Date Day Friday, October 24, 2025 Friday Saturday, October 25, 2025 Saturday Monday, October 27, 2025 Monday Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Tuesday Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Wednesday Why is the Payment Schedule? Payments begin Friday, October 24th, and continue through the final business week, ending October 31st. There will be payments processed over the weekend (only 25th); they resume Monday the 2th. Choose Your Collection Method: Make sure your October application is approved before collecting payment. Check your status at srd.sassa.gov.za . Only "approved" applications qualify for payment. SASSA SRD Grant Payment Dates for October 2025 Bank Account Funds are paid directly into your account on your scheduled date—fast and secure. Cash Send You’ll get an SMS with a voucher code. Use it with your ID at retailers like Pick n Pay , Boxer , Shoprite , C...

Big Earnings? No SASSA Grants for You! The Global Buzz on Eligibility If your income reaches a certain level, you won't be eligible for the SASSA grants.  The SA Social Security Agency ( SASSA ) has started conducting the income review this year on May 2025, the agency basically started this process when it began implementing the new biometric security for SASSA (permanent) grants (like older persons grant applicants) and new applicants have already when through the process and this will help reduce fraud and help the Republic of South Africa (RSA) to save money.  The SA Social Security Agency (SASSA) altered the eligibility criteria for the grants without providing prior notice or issuing any form of notification. What SASSA Checks When Conducting the Income Review The following is what the agency reviews to confirm whether you qualify for the SASSA grant you are applying for: Assets : You will be required to provide information about your personal assets (like vehicl...