SASSA Pension Payout Delays in October 2025 – Who’s Affected & For How Long

Social Grant Payment Delays Hit Some Pensioners SASSA has told us that some older people haven’t gotten their social grants on time. The organization doesn’t know the reason for the payment issues yet. The problem seems to mostly affect people who use Capitec Bank accounts. SASSA is looking into why the money isn’t showing up in these bank accounts. They will update everyone once they know more about the situation. This delay is causing stress for many pensioners who depend on these payments.

SASSA Payment Delay
SASSA Payment Delay

Capitec Bank Pensioners Facing Major Delays

SASSA’s spokesperson Andile Tshona explained that they sent the payment files on schedule but some pensioners haven’t received their money yet. The issue seems to only affect people who bank with Capitec. SASSA is now working with both Capitec Bank and the South African Reserve Bank to figure out why this happened and fix the problem.

SASSA Payment Files Sent But Cash Not Yet Credited

SASSA claims they did everything correctly on their side. They sent all payment files on schedule and finished their internal work on time. This means pensioners should have received their money already. The problem seems to be happening after SASSA’s part. It looks like the issue is with the banks especially Capitec, or with the system banks use to transfer money between each other.

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Government And SASSA Steps To Resolve The Crisis

SASSA is looking into the payment problems with help from Capitec Bank and the Reserve Bank. They want to find out why some pensioners can’t get their money. While they work on fixing this SASSA asks everyone to stay patient & check their bank accounts. If pensioners don’t see their payments after a few days they should call both SASSA and Capitec right away.

 Pensioners Urged
Pensioners Urged

Key Warnings And Crucial Updates Every Pensioner Must Know Today

Some pensioners who use Capitec Bank haven’t gotten their SASSA grants yet.

– SASSA says they sent the payments correctly so the problem might be with the banks.

– Keep checking for updates from SASSA Capitec & the Reserve Bank about this issue.

– If you still don’t see your payment you should contact your local SASSA office or your bank right away to get help.

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Author: Ruth Moore

Ruth Moore is a passionate freelance writer from South Africa with extensive expertise in SASSA policies, grants, and beneficiary rights. Over the years, she has earned a strong reputation for breaking down complex social assistance programs into clear, practical insights that everyday readers can trust. Her work is widely valued for being reliable, community-focused, and dedicated to empowering South Africans to navigate government support systems with confidence. Beyond her professional writing, Ruth enjoys exploring the latest technology trends and immersing herself in good books.

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