With over 18 million South Africans depending on monthly SASSA grants, the stakes are especially high as the August 2025 payment cycle kicks off. While the confirmed payment schedule remains unchanged, a fresh urgent alert from the South African Social Security Agency could determine whether some grants arrive on time — or not at all.
Important SASSA reminder
On Tuesday, SASSA reiterated the following critical advisory:
1. If you have multiple active bank accounts, update your information with SASSA to avoid your grant being delayed.
2. Always keep your PIN safe to avoid fraud on your grant.
The warning comes as recurring banking issues and fraud complaints continue to plague beneficiaries — particularly those receiving the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) and Child Support Grants.
Beneficiaries are urged to act immediately to avoid being affected. If unsure, check or update your payment method directly with SASSA and make sure your mobile number is verified. A step-by-step tool for updating your contact number is now available.
👉 SASSA Mobile Number Update Tool (SRD)
Confirmed August 2025 SASSA payment dates
Here are the official payment dates for all 8 social grants:
- Older Persons Grant (incl. War Veterans & linked accounts): Tuesday, 5 August 2025
- Disability Grant (incl. Grant-in-Aid for disability): Wednesday, 6 August 2025
- All other grants (Child Support, Foster Child, Care Dependency): Thursday, 7 August 2025
- SRD Grant (R370): Between August 25 and 30
(Check status online; funds take 2–3 days to reflect)
👉 Also read: SASSA adds 4th grant payment date for August 2025
Who qualifies — and how much you’ll get
These are the adjusted 2025 payment amounts as announced in the April Budget:
| Grant Type | Amount (August 2025) |
|---|---|
| Old Age Grant | R2,315 |
| War Veterans Grant | R2,335 |
| Disability Grant | R2,315 |
| Care Dependency Grant | R2,315 |
| Foster Child Grant | R1,250 |
| Child Support Grant | R560 |
| Grant-in-Aid | R560 |
| SRD Grant | R370 |
Where and how to collect
Even if your funds are not withdrawn on the scheduled date, they remain available. SASSA funds can be accessed via:
- Direct bank deposit
- SASSA/Postbank Gold Card (at ATMs or partner retailers)
- Retail stores like Shoprite, Checkers, Boxer, Pick n Pay, Usave
Note: The SASSA Gold Card remains valid and functions like a regular debit card.
Keep your grant safe — avoid these mistakes
SASSA urges all grant recipients to take these basic precautions:
- Never share your PIN
- Shield your PIN at ATMs
- Don’t return to an ATM if approached by strangers
- Report lost cards immediately
Having issues?
Before rushing to a SASSA office, try these first:
📱 WhatsApp: 082 046 8553
☎️ Toll-Free Call Centre: 0800 60 10 11
🌐 Website: www.sassa.gov.za
What’s next?
In his February 2025 Budget Speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana confirmed that:
“Ours is one of the most comprehensive social safety nets among emerging economies … reflecting our commitment to addressing poverty and inequality.”
The future of the SRD grant will be reviewed by September 2025, when a national study on long-term employment support concludes.
Apply online: Disability grant made easier
SASSA now offers a fully digital application system for Disability Grant applicants, launched in June 2025.
🟢 Read: Apply online for your disability grant
For full updates and grant support, visit the NOWinSA SASSA Resource Centre
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