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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...

No Increase for SASSA Child Support Grants in October 2025 SASSA Child Support Grants Left Unchanged in October 2025: Families Disappointed No Increase for SASSA Child Support Grants in October 2025 Although many SASSA social grants received a R10 increase this October, child support grant recipients are notably excluded, causing frustration among millions of families relying on this lifeline. The child support grant, currently at R530 each child, remains unchanged despite the general adjustment linked to inflation , leaving caregivers to struggle with rising costs for essentials like school supplies and nutrition. The decision stems from Treasury guidelines , which prioritise adjustments for adult and disability grants while holding child-related payments steady until the next fiscal review in April 2026. The SA Social Security Agency (SASSA) officials explain that child grants were last increased in April 2025 by R20, but no mid-year boost was budgeted this time. This has drawn...

Planning Ahead: November 2025 SASSA Social Grant Payment Dates  As November 2025 approaches, SASSA grant beneficiaries are considering their financial planning. The November payment is key for the festive season budget. While the  official 2025  schedule will be confirmed later, it can be projected based on SASSA's reliable system. SASSA November 2025 Payment Dates: SASSA uses a staggered payment system to manage the immense volume of transactions efficiently. This approach reduces system errors and long queues, making it safer and easier for everyone to access their funds. Based on the established pattern, the anticipated payment dates for November 2025 are as follows: Old Age Grant : Tuesday, 4 November 2025 Disability Grant : Wednesday, 5 November 2025 Child Support Grant :  Thursday, 6 November 2025 All the other Grants (which include Foster Child , and War Veterans Grants ): \Thursday, 6 November 2025 Important Disclaimer : These are projected dates based on t...

SASSA Grant Increase Know What Recipients Should Do or Expect Regarding The Grant Increase While many South Africans continue to grapple with the rising living costs, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has implemented a modest R10 increase across all social grants starting in October 2025. This adjustment was announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwan a earlier this year, aims to provide some relief to over 18 million beneficiaries amid inflation pressures. Finance Minister: Enoch Godongwana (Source: Wikipedia) In this article, we will go through the overview of the recent SASSA permanent grants increase and the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. If you have not heard about the increase or how and when it will take effect, keep reading The Updated SASSA Grant Amount Increase Is As follows Old Age Grant: Now R2,320 (up from R2,310) Old Age Grant (75 years or older): Now R2,340 (up from R2,330) Children's Support Grant: Now R530 (up from R520) Disability Grant: N...