Here’s the SASSA payment dates for October 2025. Old Age Grant payments start on Thursday October 2. People who get Disability Grants can collect their money on Friday October 3. Everyone else who gets grants like Child Support will get paid on Monday October 6. This schedule helps people know exactly when they’ll get their money. Make sure to keep these dates in mind when planning for October.

Updated SASSA Grant Values and Monthly Rates
SASSA has confirmed the payment amounts for October. People between 60 & 74 years old will get R2,315 each month for Old Age and Disability support. Those who are 75 & older will receive R2335. War Veterans Care Dependency and Disability grants will stay the same as these amounts. Foster parents will get R1,250 for their grant. The Child Support Grant is set at R560. Anyone who needs the Social Relief of Distress Grant will receive R370. These amounts help different groups of people who need financial support from SASSA.
New Changes in Payment Methods and Collection Process
SASSA will make big changes to grant payments in 2025. The deal with Postbank will end on September 30 2025. SASSA promises that people will still get their money without problems. You can still use your SASSA card at ATMs & stores for now. But SASSA wants people to switch to their own bank accounts or store payment options if they can. To change your payment method you need a South African ID and proof of your bank account. You also need to go to a SASSA office to give permission for the change. Do this by the 19th of the month if you want the new payment method to work for next month’s payment.
Also See – SASSA October Grant Payouts Calendar

Stronger Fraud Prevention Measures & Identity Verification Rules
SASSA has made changes to stop fraud. Starting September 1 2025 all new grant applications need fingerprints or face scans. So far 42000 people have done this at 432 offices across the country. We tell people who get grants to keep their PINs & bank details safe. This helps stop others from stealing their identity. The new system makes everything safer for everyone who gets SASSA grants.
Also see – R3,070 SASSA SRD Grant October 2025
SRD Grant Alerts: Appeals, Scam Warnings and Reporting Guidelines
SASSA wants you to know these important things:
– Check if someone used your details to get the R370 SRD Grant without your knowledge. You can look up your status on the website or call SASSA’s free number or send them an email.
– If your SRD grant was denied you can still appeal. Go to the SRD website to start your appeal. Most people get rejected because SASSA found they had income from somewhere else or their papers weren’t right.
– Don’t believe fake news about grants on social media. There is no new R700 grant from SASSA. Only trust information that comes directly from SASSA through their official channels.