Social grants in South Africa help people who need support. This includes older people children disabled adults & those with little money. The grants are good but sometimes they don’t give enough money for daily care needs. That’s why SASSA created a program called Grant in Aid. The Grant in Aid helps people who can’t take care of themselves. It gives money to pay someone who can help them with daily tasks. If you need help because you are old or disabled you can get this support. SASSA will pay R560 each month for Grant in Aid starting October 2025. This payment is now confirmed and ready to go. The program makes sure that people who need extra help can get it. It works together with other social grants to give better support. This helps many South Africans live better lives when they need care from others.

What Exactly is the SASSA Grant-in-Aid and How Does It Support Vulnerable Beneficiaries?
People who get social grants can also get extra money called the Grant in Aid. This extra payment helps older people disabled people and war veterans who need someone to take care of them each day. The money goes to paying a person who helps them with daily tasks. Right now the Grant in Aid gives R560 every month. This amount will stay the same in October 2025. The money comes together with the main grant payment. The extra grant makes sure that someone can look after people who need daily support. It helps both the person who needs care and the person giving the care.
October 2025 Eligibility Rules – Who Can Apply for the R560 Grant-in-Aid This Month?
The SASSA Grant in Aid helps people who need extra support in their daily life.
– To get this grant, you must already receive a pension, disability payment or war veteran benefits from SASSA.
– You also need to show that you can’t take care of yourself because of your age or health problems.
– The grant is for people who need someone to help them full-time at home.
– You won’t qualify if you live in a care home or facility that gets money from the government.
This grant exists to support people who need help with basic tasks like eating, washing, or moving around.
When Will the R560 Grant-in-Aid Be Paid? Full SASSA October 2025 Payment Schedule Revealed
Type of Grant | Grant Payment Date | Grant in Aid Payment Date |
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Old Age Pension | 02-10-2025 | 02-10-2025 |
Disability Grant | 03-10-2025 | 02-10-2025 |
War Veterans Grant | 02-10-2025 | 02-10-2025 |
Note: The R560 Grant in Aid is paid monthly and follows the schedule of the main grant it is associated with.

Must-Know Tips, Rules, and Common Mistakes for SASSA Grant-in-Aid Applicants in October 2025
The Grant in Aid payment will stay at R560 for October 2025. This amount hasn’t changed from past months and includes the same extra money as before. People who get this grant can check if they qualify and when they’ll be paid by going to sassa.gov.za. The website helps everyone see their payment dates and grant information clearly. You can look up your details anytime on the official website to make sure everything is correct.
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