As of October 2025, the SASSA social grants will increase, in this case, the increase will be an additional R10. This incorporates all the major grants. This is important to ensure that citizens, especially the more vulnerable ones, can afford grants, even if it is a small increase.
Importance of the Increase
The government will continue to focus on social welfare and the relentless human suffering caused by the apartheid. It is R10, but it will mean an increase for all of the social grant beneficiaries who rely on them for food, transport, and healthcare. This small increase will align within the 3 year legislative budget on social welfare grants that will pick in the SASSA budget. The Old Age pension, Disability grant, Child Support grant, Foster Care grant and the Care Dependency grant will all see an increase in the adjusted budget and an In October 2025, all the beneficiaries will see a small increase in their monthly payments. This will be effective from early October 2025.
Revised Payment Schedule – October 2025
Beneficiaries are reminded of the scheduled payments for October 2025. To prevent congestion at collection points the order follows the customary routine. The first payments will be available for the first week of the month.
| Grant Type | Payment Date (October 2025) |
|---|---|
| Older Person’s Grant | 2 October 2025 |
| Disability Grant | 3 October 2025 |
| Child Support Grant | 4 October 2025 |
This plan allows each group to receive their payments and for the Service Delivery to remain effective through transfers, retail payments and the SASSA cards.
Current SASSA Grants Amounts after the R10 Increase
With SASSA grants increases the new monthly amounts will be as follows:
- Old Age Grant: R2,110 (previously R2,100)
- Disability Grant: R2,110 (previously R2,100)
- Child Support Grant: R530 (previously R520)
- Foster Care Grant: R1,140 (previously R1,130)
- Care Dependency Grant: R2,110 (previously R2,100)
While the number of grants increases is small, it is meant to show the government’s initiatives to respond to inflation and the needs of families needing support.
How Beneficiaries Can Access Payment
Beneficiaries of SASSA grants have multiple safe and various convenient ways to access their payments. The most effective and convenient method is through electronic deposits, where grants are available on the scheduled day. Beneficiaries can also access SASSA payments at pay points, Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Checkers and participating stores. For payment information, recipients are encouraged to check their SASSA balance periodically at an ATM, on the official website, or via the USSD code 1203210#.
Government Efforts to Strengthen Welfare Programs
The South African government continues to sustain welfare programs with the strategic management of government funds. This 10 rand increase is part positive steps the government is making towards the support structures for the economically weaker members of society. Along with the increase of grants, transformative digital payments, fraud protective measures and the overall safety of the funds being accessed by beneficiaries are current and ongoing government priorities. The South African government aims to maintain the relevance of grants provided to the economically weaker by reviewing the grant value every six months.
FAQs
1. When will the October 2025 SASSA grants be paid out?
Payments will be made from 2 to 4 October 2025, depending on the type of grant.
2. How much is the new Child Support Grant?
The Child Support Grant is now R530 per month following the R10 increase.
3. Where can I collect my SASSA payment?
You can receive your payment via direct bank deposit, SASSA pay points, or major retailers such as Shoprite and Checkers.
