August 2025 promises a much-needed cash boost for South African families, as SASSA unveils dates for key social grants. Inflation holds steady at 5.2%, so heading to shop or pay bills, knowing the money is on the way, matters a lot. With the announcement, SASSA is helping crush queues at pay points and speeding cash into the pockets of those who need it most.
Payment Calendar at a Glance
To keep things orderly, SASSA is sticking to a staggered approach:
- Older Persons Grant kicks off on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. An extra date on August 8 makes sure no pensioner is left waiting.
- Disability Grants are scheduled for Wednesday, August 6.
- All Children’s Grants—Child Support, Foster Child, and Care Dependency—follow on Thursday, August 7.
- Finally, the R370 Social Relief of Distress payment will roll out from August 25 to August 30. Recipients will get a text message to show which day to collect at the ATM or shop.
Grant Amounts and Financial Support
The grants that will be paid out starting August 2025 will be these amounts:
- For Old Age Grant (pensioners aged 60-74) and the Disability Grant: R2,315
- For Old Age Grant (pensioners aged 75 and older): R2,335
- For the War Veterans Grant: R2,315
- The Care Dependency Grant: R2,315
- The Child Support Grant: R560
- The Foster Care Grant: R1,250
- The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant: R370
These changes show that the government is still working hard to help the people who need it the most, even though the economy is still tough for many.
Verification Requirements and Compliance
To make sure that payments keep coming without delays, SASSA needs everyone to follow some new checks:
- All beneficiaries who still have the green bar-coded ID book must have the smart ID card by the deadline of August 15, 2025. If not, the grant will be put on hold. This step is part of the anti-fraud upgrades.
- People who apply for the SRD grant must show that their total monthly income is under R595. That rule is still being checked closely.
- SASSA is still comparing the information on files with the records at SARS and UIF. In June 2025, about 210,000 grants were paused because the information was out of date. This shows that keeping your personal information up to date is very important.
How to Get Your SASSA Payment
If you’re due to collect your grant, SASSA gives you a few handy ways to do this:
The easiest choice is to get your payment sent directly to your bank. This is fast, safe, and you only ever get your cash, so keep your banking info current on SASSA’s site to make sure you never miss a payment.
If you’d prefer cash, the SASSA Gold Card works great. You can withdraw money from ATMs and most big shops, like Shoprite, Pick n Pay, and Boxer.
For anyone without a bank account, the CashSend option is available. You can use a text code (OTP) to get cash at a nearby bank or shop.
SASSA’s CEO Themba Matlou reminded everyone that grants won’t be cancelled this minute, but any grant holders who skip reviews may be at risk. Appeals and reviews have to be taken seriously, so you have three months to act, or your grant may stop.
September Payment Info
All grants work on a staggered schedule, so August will be followed by September payments the same way. Older Persons payments will come on September 3, Disability grants the day after, and Children’s payments on September 5. For those getting the Special Relief of Distress grant, remember that those payments will be sent between September 24 and September 30.
If you want to keep up to date, head to srd.sassa.gov.za, text “Hi” to the WhatsApp number 082 046 8553, or dial USSD at 1347737#. Anyone who runs into trouble or needs to change their details can always visit a local SASSA office for hands-on help.
Now that the payment dates are set, millions of South Africans can start mapping out their budgets. Understanding when money will come helps people face the tough times we’re in right now.