The government made a small adjustment to pension payments for retired people and fixed some payment mistakes from October 2025. They did not promise any big back payments but instead gave a small R10 monthly increase. This extra money helps older people who are having trouble with rising costs of food & bills. The increase is not much but it gives some relief to many retired citizens who need support to get by each month.
R10 Increase for Seniors – What It Really Means Now
SASSA plans to add R10 to main social grants in October 2025.
– The payment for people aged 65 to 74 will go up from R2310 to R2320.
– Those who are 75 & older will get R2340 instead of R2330.
This small R10 boost will also apply to disability grants & other basic support payments but not child grants. Even though it’s not a big increase many elderly people who live on tight budgets will be happy about the extra money. The change is small but it can help pensioners who need every rand they can get. Most of them find it hard to cover their daily costs with the current payments.
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SASSA Arrears and Retro Pay – Official Confirmation vs. Rumors
SASSA still needs to officially announce the large amount of money they owe people from past late or missed payments. The planned increase should start from October. Some pensioners think the October payment was late because of technical problems. This made people worried that they might miss more payments in the future. SASSA said sorry about this & promised to handle these issues better. Even though they haven’t confirmed all the missed payments yet everyone should check if they got their October payment.
Why Some Seniors Faced Delays in Pension Payments
SASSA planned to pay out old age grants on October 2, 2025. Many elderly people who bank with Capitec got fake text messages saying their money was ready. These messages were not real and the seniors could not get their cash. SASSA said they sent the payment information on time but the money didn’t show up in some accounts due to technical problems. About 15000 old people didn’t get their payments. SASSA said they were working with banks & the Central Bank to fix the issue quickly.
SASSA Reassures Pensioners After Payment Disruptions
Support for Older Adults: What’s Changing The increase in payments may seem small but it makes a real difference in daily life.
– Seniors can use the extra money to pay for bus tickets or food or needed medications.
– This yearly payment boost also shows that SASSA cares about helping older people deal with rising costs. The organization understands that prices keep going up and wants to support seniors who rely on these benefits.
While the amount isn’t huge it helps seniors manage their basic needs a bit better each month.
Must-Do Steps for Pensioners to Receive Back Pay
– Check your bank account in early October to see if you got the higher payment amount.
– If you don’t get paid go to SASSA or your bank right away. This is extra important for Capitec customers.
– If your grant gets stopped or held back, send in your papers quickly so you can get paid.
– Save your payment proof like text messages and bank statements. You might need these if you have to make a complaint or appeal later.
