Social grants in South Africa will go up starting August 2025. This change will help the many people who get money from SASSA. The increase will support families who are having a hard time and shows how the government wants to help. SASSA will also create a plan to pay people on specific days. Below you can find the new grant amounts & when payments will happen. You’ll also see what steps grant receivers need to take.
November 2025 SASSA Grant Boost: Updated Payment Amounts Revealed
SASSA will increase social grants twice in 2025. The first increase starts in April and the second one in August. Here are the new monthly payments:
– Old Age Grant – Ages 60-74 will get R2,315 instead of R2,190 – Ages 75+ will get R2,335 instead of R2,210
– People with disabilities will now receive R2,315 up from R2190.
– The Care Dependency Grant also goes up to R2,315 from R2190.
– Parents will get R560 for each child instead of R530 through the Child Support Grant.
– Foster parents will receive R1,250 per child.
The Grant-in-Aid is now R560 which is R30 more than before. The SRD Grant stays at R370 which is R20 more than last year. This amount might go up to between R420 and R500 later. These changes will help over 19 million people buy food and pay bills during this time when prices are going up by 5.2% overall and food costs are rising by 6.1%.
Complete SASSA Grant Payment Schedule for November 2025
SASSA has announced the August 2025 payment schedule to make things easier for everyone. Here’s when you can get your money:
– Old Age Grant will be paid on August 5
– Disability Grant will be paid on August 6
– All Children’s Grants will be paid on August 7
– The SRD Grant will be paid between August 16 and 29.
– Check srd.sassa.gov.za for your exact date and you’ll get an SMS.
You can get your money from any bank or stores like Pick n Pay Shoprite and Boxer. You can also use your SASSA card. It’s better to wait a few days after the payment date to collect your money. This way you can avoid the long lines and stay safer. The process is now more simple and you won’t have to deal with big crowds. Just remember your date and choose where you want to collect your grant.
How to Make Sure You Receive Your Full SASSA Payment on Time
You need to check your bank details & phone number to get your payments on time. You can do this on the SASSA website at srd.sassa.gov.za or send a text to 32555. Don’t forget to update your address and marriage status too. This helps SASSA send your money faster. Keep your PIN and personal info safe to avoid fraud. SASSA wants you to use Postbank black cards and ATMs for payments. The black cards will replace the old gold cards in March 2025. This is the safest way to get your money.
What’s Changing Next? A Sneak Peek into December 2025 Grant Updates
The government will start new grant payments in November 2025. Most grants will go up by about R10. Older people aged 60 to 74 will get R2325 while those over 75 will receive R2,345. SASSA is working on making its system better and more modern. They want to help more people get grants. They are still talking about changing the SRD Grant to the UBIG. These changes will make the grant system work better for everyone. The new system will be easier to use and will reach more people who need help.
