September Payment Dates You Need to Follow
To keep things running smoothly, Sassa has planned a staggered schedule for September, so money gets to everyone in a safer, calmer way. Older Person Grants will go out first on Tuesday, September 2. Next, on Wednesday, September 3, the Disability Grants will be paid. Then on Thursday, September 4, everyone else, including Child Support Grants, will receive their payments. This way, fewer people crowd the pay points, allowing the officers to work faster and keep things safe.
A bit of good news: After the long cycles of five weeks we’ve seen in earlier months, September gets us back to a normal four-week wait. So grants won’t be held up for as long, and people will see money in their hands sooner.
Take Your Time on Payment Day
SASSA reminds everyone that there’s no need to hurry to the pay points on the first of the month anymore. Once the grant lands in your account, it stays there until you choose to withdraw it. This means you can pick up your money when it’s comfortable for you, not when the crowd shows up. By waiting, you help ease the long lines and keep the pay points safe for everyone.
Good News about Grant Amounts
From April 2025, most social grants are a little bit bigger. The Older Person Grant jumped from R2185 to R2315, and the Disability Grant now also sits at R2315. If you’re looking after a child, the Child Support Grant climbed from R530 to R560, which means a little more help for groceries, school fees, and other daily needs. Some folks are quietly hoping for one more tiny bump in October 2025, because every year the grants usually change a little to keep up with how prices keep rising.
Stay Alert to Protect Your Benefits
Watch out for tricks that aim to steal your money. SASSA keeps reminding everyone to question any call, text, or visit that wants personal details or money. One sneaky group pretends to be putting money into funeral plans and says it works for SASSA, but that’s a lie. SASSA never takes a cent from grants without first getting your okay in writing. To be safe, never share personal details over the phone or at the pay point.
If you see a surprise deduction that’s about R165 on your grant statement, report it right away to a SASSA office or call the free helpline. Don’t wait, because a small error can quickly grow.
To keep grants going to the right people, SASSA is checking income more closely. If your earnings go over the limit, you might need to pay back part of the money, and your grant could stop. Keep your income details up to date.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana shared that about 19 million people in South Africa get social grants, not counting the SRD grant. That number is expected to grow to 19.3 million by 2027/28 since more older people are applying each year.
If you’re planning your budget for the rest of 2025, SASSA payments will still come in the same four-week pattern. October’s money will be paid on Thursday, October 2. November will come on Tuesday, November 4, and December on Tuesday, December 2.
The government is setting aside about R284.7 billion for social grants in the 2025/26 budget. This shows South Africa is keeping one of the biggest social safety nets in place, more generous than many other emerging countries.
If you need help with your SASSA grant or have any questions, just call the free helpline at 0800 60 10 11 or pop into the SASSA office closest to you. Knowing when payments are due and understanding the steps you need to take will let you get your money on time and without any fuss. That way, you can keep your head clear and focus on what matters most.