SASSA grant payments will be delayed in October 2025. The payment dates have changed twice because of problems with fingerprint checks. People who get money from SASSA need to know about these new dates. This affects old age grants disability grants & child support payments. If you get SASSA money you must check when your new payment date is. You also need to finish your fingerprint check soon. This will make sure you get your grant on time. Many South Africans rely on these payments each month. SASSA wants everyone to get their money without more delays. The new schedule will help fix the current issues. Remember to visit your local SASSA office if you need help with verification.
Double Payment Mystery: Why SASSA Issued October Grants Twice?
SASSA had to change the payment dates for October 2025 grants two times. The first change happened in April. They had to change the dates again in early October because of problems with the new fingerprint system. Many old people and those living in rural areas found it hard to get their fingerprints recorded. The payment dates needed to be changed because:
– Not enough people got their fingerprints recorded
– The system had errors
– There weren’t enough workers at the centers Rural people couldn’t reach the centers easily
The computer systems stopped working in early October Many people who need these grants are worried because they depend on getting their money on time to buy food and other basic needs.
SASSA Final Payment Schedule – October 2025 (After Biometric Issues)
| Grant Type | Original Date | First Revised Date | Final Confirmed Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Age Grant | 10 October 2025 | 11 October 2025 | 13 October 2025 |
| Disability Grant | 11 October 2025 | 13 October 2025 | 15 October 2025 |
| Child Support Grant | 13 October 2025 | 15 October 2025 | 17 October 2025 |
| Foster Care Grant | 14 October 2025 | 16 October 2025 | 18 October 2025 |
| Care Dependency Grant | 10 October 2025 | 07 October 2025 | 10 October 2025 |
| SRD R350 Grant | 10 October 2025 | 13 October 2025 | 15 October 2025 |
| War Veterans Grant | 11 October 2025 | 06 October 2025 | 09 October 2025 |
| Grant-in-Aid | 15 October 2025 | 09 October 2025 | 13 October 2025 |
Note: Payments will be processed in batches. All recipients must ensure they’ve completed biometric verification to receive their grant on the final confirmed date.
No Biometric, No Grant: SASSA’s New Compulsory Verification Rule
Starting October 2025 SASSA will need your fingerprints or face scan to give you social grants. You can get scanned at pay points post offices & mobile units. Here’s what you need to know:
– Everyone who gets grants must do a new scan.
– You won’t get any money until SASSA checks your scan in their system.
– If you live far away special mobile teams will come to your area to help.
Your grant will stop if you don’t get scanned by October 20 2025. Remember to bring your ID when you go for scanning. The process is quick and helps make sure the right person gets the money.
Step-by-Step Guide to Complete Your SASSA Biometric Verification
You need to get your biometric check done so your payments keep coming. Here’s what to do:
– Go to a SASSA office or Post Office near you.
– Make sure to bring your ID with you.
– They will scan your fingerprints & take a picture of your face.
– After that just wait for a text message that says you’re done.
You only need to go back if something went wrong or they ask you to. Want to check if everything is okay? You can look up your status on the SASSA website.
