South African Social Security Agency, (SAAS) with this act, All eligible South Africans will get their payments on Thursday, October 2, during the first week of October. Disability grant payments will be made on Friday, October 3, 2025. Payments for other SASSA grants, including child/foster care payments and care dependency payments, will take place next, on October 6.
These dates are officially confirmed by SASSA. Beneficiaries would also have to consider the new grant increases that were effective from as early as 2025, some of which have implications for amounts for many of the regular social grants.
SASSA Payment Dates for October 2025
SASSA provides social welfare grants that are administered by the government for the lowest and modest income groups and the most vulnerable groups, like elderly people with disabilities and veterans. retirees, foster carers, care dependents, and other categories such as children with dependents.
To help people out of poverty, these payments are made monthly with a focus on minimum requirements and basic needs like food, healthcare, and housing. Almost all of the grants increased in value in April 2025 to offset inflation and cost-of-living pressures.
Eligibility For SASSA Payment Dates For October 2025
- South African citizens, permanent residents, or refugees living in South Africa.
- Belong to one of the grant categories: old age (60-74 and 75+), disability, war veteran, foster care, care dependency, child support, etc.
- comply with the requirements of the means and income tests (varied by grant category).
- Candidates must ensure that all their papers are in order.
- In order to verify identity and prevent fraud, biometric (being facial recognition/fingerprinting) enrollment shall be mandatory for new grant applications submitted on or after September 1, 2025.
Why Are SASSA Payment Dates for October 2025 Important?
In other words, The SASSA grant became the priority source of income for South Africans, having these dates before will make sure every eligible individual could simply afford food, other utilities, daily basic needs and all other necessities as well as to prevent crises like hunger starvation or not being able to pay for medications.
This scheme plays a crucial part in their vulnerable lives as it works as instant financial aid for all the qualifying SouthAfricans living expenses, utility bills, transportation and tuition fees if any .. in simple words qualifying SASSA’ scheme itself a big stressbuster for all eligible South Africans.
And it will get rid of missed meals or the inability to buy medicine when they get medicalized.
The shift to required biometric enrollment also demonstrates SASSA’s initiatives to enhance system integrity and foster public confidence. In order to prevent payment delays, beneficiaries should also make sure their biometric registration is current.
The rise in prices that has been reducing purchasing power is also somewhat countered by the increase in grant values. People can manage their spending, avoid lines, and feel less stressed when they are aware of the timetable in advance.
Payment Schedule & Latest Updates
- 2 October 2025 (Thursday) – Payment begins for the Older Persons Grant. Beneficiaries in that category should check their bank or pay point statements from this date.
- 3 October 2025 (Friday) – Disbursement will be made to verified accounts or approved pay points.
- 6 October 2025 (Monday) – All other grants (including child support and fosterability) are grant payments. As with all grants, care, etc., will be paid. Beneficiaries are encouraged not to flock to collection points on the first day only; funds remain available.
Payment Table for SASSA Payment dates for October 2025
| Grant Type | Payout Date: Oct 2025 | Monthly Amount |
| Older persons grant | Thursday, 2 October 2025 | R, 22,315 (60-74 yrs) / R 2,2355 (75+ yrs) |
| Disability Grant | Friday, 3 October 2025 | R 2,315 |
| All other SASSA grants (child support, foster care, and care dependency) | Monday 6 October 2025 | Child Support: R 560; Foster Care: R 1,250; Care Dependency & others similar to Old Age/Disability grants |
Latest Updates of SASSA Payment Date
- Biometric enrollment (from Sept 1, 2025) is now required for all new grant applications.
- Grant values (for most social grants except SRD) increased in April 2025.
- SASSA has flagged that funds will remain available in payment accounts beyond the official payout dates, so beneficiaries need not rush on day one.
FAQs
What are the SASSA Old Age and Disability Grant payment dates for October 2025?
On October 2, 2025, Thursday, and October 3, 2025, i.e., Friday
How much does the child receive based on the SASSA grant
The child support amount is R 560 per child who qualifies.
Is biometric enrollment required for new applicants?
Biometric enrollment will be required for all new grant applications starting on September 1, 2025.
