SASSA Grant Payment Dates for 2025

If you are one of more than 18 million South African residents who receive a social grant from the South African government, you may be wondering when your grant will be paid for November 2025, as you need this money to buy food and other essential items.

Recipients of the Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant and Child Support Grant receive their money at the start of each month (before the 10th). While recipients of the SRD Grant receive their money towards the end of each month (between the 20th and 30th).

These grants are disbursed by South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), to people who do not have the financial means to support themselves.

NOVEMBER 2025 SASSA GRANT PAYMENT DATES

  • The Older Persons Grant (as well as any grants linked to these accounts) will be paid on 4 November 2025.
  • The Disability Grant (as well as any grants linked to these accounts) will be paid on 5 November 2025.
  • All other grants (Child Support Grant, Foster Child Grant, Care Dependency Grant, War Veterans Grant) will be paid on 6 November 2025.
  • The SRD grant will be paid between 24 and October 2025 (recipients must check their status for the exact date – funds will take between 2 and 3 days to reflect after being processed).

Grant-holders may collect their money any time after the payment date (the money will still be there, even if you do not draw it out on the exact payment date).

SASSA Gold Cards will remain valid after 31 May 2025 – read more here.

GRANT PAYMENT METHODS

You can receive your grant in several ways:

  • Direct deposit to your bank account
  • Using your SASSA Gold Card at ATMs
  • Retail partners like Pick n Pay, Boxer, Shoprite, Checkers, and Usave
  • Some payments may still be collected via Post Office, depending on your method of application

If you want to avoid the long queues on payment dates, you should wait a few days to collect your grant money – this will save you hours of time waiting in line to receive your funds.
 

PAYMENT SAFETY TIPS

Some tips to keep yourself safe when collecting your grant:

  • Check your surroundings to ensure no one is hanging around the ATM or following you.
  • Check your bank balances regularly and report any wrong amounts/ deductions.
  • Leave the ATM immediately after completing your transaction.
  • Look out for strangers who ask you to return and finalize/ close your transaction owing to them not being able to transact (in these instances, individuals may be trying to skim your card).
  • Complete your transaction carefully, taking your time to do so.
  • Put away your card and cash as soon as you have received it and before leaving the ATM.

SASSA GOLD CARD

The SASSA gold card works like any regular bank card – you are able to draw money at an ATM and use your card at a till point. Grant holders should create a PIN for their gold card, to ensure their funds cannot be withdrawn if the card is lost or stolen. The SASSA gold card is approved by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

After SASSA social grant are paid each month, they remain on your SASSA gold card until you are ready to use the funds.
 

READ ABOUT: Types of grants

SRD R350 Grant Care Dependency Grant Child Support Grant Foster Child Grant Disability Grant Older Persons Grant Grant-In-Aid War Veterans Grant

SASSA PAYMENT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

We know you may have questions about SASSA grant payments, and we want to help answer your questions. Here are some of the top queries we receive and the answers:

1. When are SASSA grant payments made each month?

SASSA payments for permanent grants (Old Age, Disability, Child Support, etc.) are usually made during the first week of each month, starting with Old Age, followed by Disability, then Child Support grants. SRD R370 payments are issued later in the month — typically between the 24th and 30th, depending on bank processing.

2. Why is my SRD R370 grant not paid on the same day every month?

The SRD R370 grant is processed individually and doesn’t have a fixed monthly payout date. Each application is reviewed, and if approved, a unique payment date is assigned. You can check yours using the SRD status check tool.

3. What happens if my payment date falls on a weekend or public holiday?

If your payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday, the funds are usually processed on the next working day. SASSA does not process payments over weekends or on national holidays.

4. How do I know if my payment is ready?

For permanent grants, payments are made on scheduled days. For the SRD R370 grant, log in to the SASSA SRD status check tool to view your status and exact payment date.

5. What if I haven’t received my grant after the payment date?

Sometimes, bank processing delays or incorrect banking details may cause late payments. If your status says ‘Paid’ but you haven’t received the money, contact your bank or call the SASSA helpline at 0800 60 10 11.

6. How much is the SASSA grant amount in 2025?

As of April 2025, SASSA grants are paid to the following values:

  • Old Age: R2,310 for recipients between 60 and 74 years old and R2,330 for recipients over 75 years old
  • Disability Grant: R2,315
  • Child Support Grant: R560 (+R280 Top-Up)
  • SRD Grant: R370
    These amounts are updated by SASSA, in April and October each year.

CONTACT SASSA

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly:
Contact the SASSA Toll Free Call centre on: 0800 60 10 11
Contact the SASSA Head Office on: 012 400 2322
Email SASSA Head Office at: Grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za
Contact details of SASSA offices across the country: SASSA offices

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