SASSA Payment Dates & New Grant Rates For August 2025, Full Details Here

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The South African Social Security Agency has issued the payment schedule for August 2025, thereby helping about 18 million people who depend on grants for the very basic sustenance of food and healthcare. With the grant amounts updated and the timeline in place, the payment dates, modes of collection, and measures to be taken to prevent payment delays are detailed in this guide to allow smooth flow of funds to the vendors from payment dates onward. 

Payment Dates for August 2025

To avoid heavy crowds at pay points, SASSA has staggered the payment dates for August 2025:

  • This grant and payment would include the Older Persons Grant on Tuesday 5 August 2025, also linked to Care Dependency Grants.
  • The Disability Grant would be paid on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, to temporary and permanent disability recipients.
  • Children’s Grants, which include Child Support, Foster Child, and Care Dependency Grants, will be paid on Thursday, 7 August 2025.

The SRD Grant payments of R370 will be made from August 25 to 30, 2025, with specific dates given through SMS communication.A new fourth date has also been introduced for Older Persons Grants under review to deal with verification delays-the 8th of August, 2025.

Updated Grant Amounts

With inflation taken into account since April 2025 (5.2%), they now stand at:

  • Old Age Grant: R2,180 (ages 60–74), R2,200 (75+), going up to R2,190 and R2,210, respectively, from October.
  • Disability Grant: R2,180, becoming R2,190 in October.
  • Child Support Grant: R560, with a top-up of R270 for qualifying orphans.
  • SRD Grant: R370, up by R20.Funds remain in the accounts until the beneficiary makes a withdrawal, allowing flexible collection.

Collection Modes and Tips for Safety

Gather your grant via:

  • Bank Accounts: This is the quickest and most secure way to have your money directly deposited into a trusted account.
  • The SASSA Gold Cards: Use these at ATMs or at authorized retailers, such as Shoprite, Pick n Pay, or Boxer.
  • CashSend Services: OTP verification is required for those without bank accounts.SASSA discourages using post offices as these services are being phased out and recommends collecting during non-peak times. Never share your PIN or OTP as these are the times when scams increase in numbers. Carry your ID and SASSA card; if collecting on behalf of another, carry an affidavit verified by an attorney.

Avoiding Payment Delays

Sometimes delays occur because banking details are outdated or verification is pending. To ensure timely payment:

  • Update bank details on sassa.gov.za or go to a local SASSA office with a stamped bank statement.
  • Check the status of the grant through srd.sassa.gov.za or via USSD code 1203210#.
  • Respond to any notice of review within 30 days, especially when requested to provide ID, proof of income, and proof of residence. In June 2025, over 210,000 grants were suspended due to non-compliance. In case of problems, contact SASSA on 0800 60 10 11.

Why These Grants Matter

With 55.5% of South Africans below the poverty line and the unemployment rate sitting at 32.9%, SASSA grants support essentials for millions. The August schedule and increased amounts are therefore part of efforts aimed at greatly speeding up delivery systems while attempting to address inflation; however, the beneficiaries must remain proactive or face disruptions.

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