SASSA will start paying October 2025 social grants soon. The Old Age Grant payments will begin on Thursday October 2 2025. This is part of the normal monthly payments that include money for disabled people and other grant types. People who get these grants should remember they don’t need to get their money right away. The funds stay safe in their accounts and can be taken out at any time.
Age Criteria and Eligible Grant Amounts
The Old Age Grant in South Africa will pay R2315 per month to people between 60 and 74 years old in 2025. People who are 75 or older will get R2,335 monthly. You can also call this the Senior Citizen Grant or Older Persons Grant. To get this money you need to be a South African citizen a permanent resident or a refugee. You must also pass tests that check your income and assets. You can’t live in a state facility or get any other personal grants at the same time. When you apply you need to show some documents. These include your ID proof of where you live and papers that show your income and assets. Some people might also need to prove if they are married or not.
Updated October 2025 Schedule for All Grants
SASSA will pay grants on different days in October 2025. Old Age Grants will be paid first on October 2. Disability grants will be paid next on Friday October 3. All other grants like child support will be paid on Monday October 6. This payment plan helps reduce crowds at payment locations by spreading out the payment dates.
Also See – SASSA October 2025 Grant Timetable
Biometric Registration and New Fraud Control Rules
SASSA started using a new system on September 1 2025. All new people who want grants must now scan their fingerprints or face. This helps SASSA check who people are & stops cheating. It makes sure no one gets paid twice. The system also makes it easier to keep track of payments. Many SASSA offices are using this system now & thousands of people have already signed up. The new rules help SASSA run things better & keep grant money safe. This makes the whole process more secure for everyone involved.
Also See – SASSA October Grant Payouts Calendar: Key Dates
Key Steps Beneficiaries Must Follow
You need to check if your personal details and bank info are correct before payment dates. If you want to get your money sent to a different bank or change how you get paid you must tell SASSA by the 19th of each month. This will make sure the changes work for your next payment. If you don’t get your money on the expected date just wait a few days. Banks sometimes need extra time to process payments. After waiting you can call SASSA for free at 0800 60 10 11 or go to a SASSA office near you.
