The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) plays a vital role in supporting the most vulnerable members of society by distributing essential grants and allowances to those in need of financial assistance.
With an enormous responsibility, SASSA provides social welfare to approximately 24 million South Africans. This includes:
- 4 million elderly citizens, ensuring they can meet their basic needs in retirement.
- 13 million children, receiving support to combat poverty and secure a better future.
- 6 million Social Relief of Distress (SRD) recipients, offering temporary aid during tough times.
- 1 million people living with disabilities or war veterans, helping them maintain dignity and
Below are the confirmed SASSA grant payment dates for February 2025, along with key information on grant amounts and distribution:
February 2025 Payment Dates
- Older Person’s Grants: Tuesday, 4 February 2025
- Disability Grants: Wednesday, 5 February 2025
- Children’s Grants: Thursday, 6 February 2025
Current Grant Payment Amounts (2025)
- Older Persons Grant: R2,190 (R2,210 for recipients aged 75 and above)
- Disability Grant: R2,190
- War Veterans Grant: R2,210
- Care Dependency Grant: R2,190
- Foster Care Grant: R1,180
- Child Support Grant: R530
- Child Support Grant (Top-Up): R530 + R250
- Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant: R370
Grant Payment Methods
Beneficiaries can collect their payments through:
- Retail stores: Pick n Pay, Boxer, Checkers, Shoprite, and Usave.
- SASSA Card
- Bank Transfer
- CashSend (via participating banks)
Important Reminders
- Payments are made starting from the 2nd day of each month, adjusted for weekends or public holidays.
- Ensure your information is up to date to avoid any issues.
- Ignore misinformation about payment dates and rely on official SASSA announcements.
Future Grant Adjustments
- Grant amounts are reviewed annually, with increases typically announced in April and October as part of the Finance Minister’s budget speech.
- The next SASSA grant increase is scheduled for 1 April 2025.
March 2025 Payment Dates
For planning purposes, here are the payment dates for March 2025:
- Older Person’s Grants: Tuesday, 4 March 2025
- Disability Grants: Wednesday, 5 March 2025
- Children’s Grants: Thursday, 6 March 2025
For updates beyond March 2025, SASSA is expected to release new schedules closer to the date.
