SASSA will pay the Care Dependency Grant for October 2025. Each person will get R2190. This money helps people who take care of disabled children in South Africa. The grant is important for many families. Want to know when you’ll get paid? There are simple ways to check. You can look at your payment date online or send a message to SASSA. If you don’t get your money on time you should contact SASSA right away. To get this grant you need to meet certain rules. You must be a South African who takes care of a child with a severe disability. The child must be under 18 years old. A doctor needs to confirm the disability. This text explains when payments happen and what to do if there are problems. It also tells you how to check if you can get the grant.
What Exactly Is the October 2025 SASSA Care Grant?
The Care Dependency Grant helps parents and caregivers who look after disabled children. The grant is for kids under 18 who have serious mental or physical disabilities. It gives families extra money to pay for medical care & other needs their child might have. Important things to know:
– You’ll get R2190 each month starting October 2025
– SASSA sends the money every month
– You don’t need to pay tax on this money
– You can get the money through your bank or SASSA card or cash send
The grant makes it easier for families to give their disabled children the care they need. It helps cover the extra costs that come with raising a child who needs special care.
SASSA Care Dependency Grant Payment Dates – October 2025 Payout Schedule
SASSA Care Grant Payment Schedule – October 2025
| Payment Type | Payment Date | Grant Amount | Method of Payment | Payment Status | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care Dependency Grant | 2 October 2025 | R2,190 | Bank / SASSA Card / Cash | Ongoing | 1–3 working days |
| Old Age Grant | 3 October 2025 | R2,180 | Bank / SASSA Card | Completed | – |
| Disability Grant | 6 October 2025 | R2,180 | Bank / SASSA Card | Completed | – |
| Child Support Grant | 7 October 2025 | R530 | Bank / SASSA Card | Processing | – |
| Foster Child Grant | 7 October 2025 | R1,180 | Bank / SASSA Card | Processing | – |
| SRD R350 Grant | 10–20 October 2025 | R350 | Bank / Moya / Post Office | Rolling Out | – |
| Grant Appeals Payment | By 20 October 2025 | Varies | Bank / Post Office | On Hold | Depends on Case |
Important Note: Payments via SASSA cards and bank accounts are often processed faster than cash collection points.
Who Qualifies for the R2,190 SASSA Care Grant This October ?
Requirements for the Care Dependency Grant starting October 2025:
– You need to be a South African citizen permanent resident or refugee to apply.
– Your child must be under 18 years old and a doctor needs to confirm they have a severe disability.
There are income limits to check if you qualify.
– If you’re single you can’t earn more than R249,600 per year.
– For married couples the combined yearly income must be below R499200.
You can’t get this grant if you already get similar help from other government programs. These are SASSA’s basic rules for getting the grant. Make sure you meet all of them before you apply.
Steps to Check Your SASSA October Care Grant Payment Status Online
Easy ways to check online:
– Go to www.sassa.gov.za Look for the Payment Status section
– Type in your ID number & phone number Press Submit
– You’ll see if and when you got paid You can also use the free Moya App to look up your payment.
Other options to check:
– Phone SASSA at 0800 60 10 11 Text your ID number to 082 046 8553 Go to a
– SASSA office and bring your ID That’s all you need to do to see if your grant was paid.
Pick the method that works best for you.
Reasons Why Your October 2025 SASSA Grant Could Be Delayed or Denied
Your Care Dependency Grant payment might be late or denied for a few reasons. Here’s what you should look for:
– The bank hasn’t confirmed your account details
– Your medical papers are old You earn too much money to qualify
– You didn’t fill out all the forms
– You recently changed how you get paid If any of these problems sound familiar you should fix them right away.
You can update your information online at www.sassa.gov.za or go to a SASSA office near you.
Appealing a Declined SASSA Care Grant – What to Do If Rejected
You have 90 days to challenge their decision after they tell you no.
– It’s pretty simple to do.
– Just go to srd.sassa.gov.za/appeals and type in your ID number and phone number.
– Pick which month you want to appeal for.
– They might ask you to send some extra papers to help your case.
– You can check online to see how your appeal is going.
SASSA will get back to you in about one to three months. If they still say no you could think about getting legal help. Remember to appeal as soon as you can. The sooner you start the process the better your chances are.
