The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) announced the SRD Grant payment dates for October 2025. The applicants will be able to collect their payments in the first week of October.
SASSA declares R370 monthly payments to individuals who have no income source and applied for the grant program. After meeting the eligibility criteria, applicants receive payments related to their grants, such as older person grants, disability grants, and other child grants. Let’s explore the payment dates and amounts.
SRD Grant Payment Dates October 2025 Confirmed by SASSA
According to SASSA, the payment dates for October are:
- Older Persons Grant – Thursday, October 2, 2025
- Disability Grant – Friday, October 3, 2025
- Children’s and all other grants – Monday, October 6, 2025
The agency emphasized to beneficiaries not to worry about their payments; the funds will remain in their accounts, and they can withdraw anytime.
SASSA Grant Amounts for October 2025
The current SASSA payment amounts for October 2025 are:
- Old Age (60–74 years) and Disability Grants: R2,315
- Old Age (75+ years): R2,335
- Disability: R2,315
- War Veterans: R2,335
- Care Dependency Grants: R2,315
- Foster Care Grant: R1,250
- Child Support Grant: R560
Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant: R370
Changes in the SASSA Payments System
- The main update is that SASSA beneficiaries is Postbank’s contract with Postbank ends on September 30, 2025, but it will not affect the October payments.
- The beneficiaries should migrate their accounts to a personal account or a retailer-link account; however, the SASSA cards and ATM cards will still be activated.
- The beneficiaries must have A valid South African ID and Proof of a bank account (a three-month bank statement for existing accounts or stamped confirmation for new accounts) if they want to change the payment method.
Deadline Notice: Changing the payment method process should be complete on the 19th of October; otherwise, the payment cycle can be affected.
Ways to Access Your SRD Grant
SASSA beneficiaries can access their payments in the following ways:
Bank Deposits
The SASSA transfers the funds directly to the beneficiary’s bank account that is registered with the portal.
Retail Collection Point
Beneficiaries can collect their grant funds from retail collection units such as Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, and Boxer as well.
CashSend Service
Users who have no bank account can also avail the benefit to get their payments via the CashSend service directly on their registered mobile number.
Note: Always choose the payment method that is easy to access, and the payment receiving process can take place on time.
What to Do If Your Payment Is Delayed?
It is stressful if you face a delay in payments, and in this case, you should follow the following tips:
- Go to the official SASSA web page and verify your banking details and match them with your ID profile.
- Wait for at least 3 working days to confirm your funds from the announced payment date.
Key Takeaways for Effective SASSA Payment Collection
- Keep your information and data safe, whether you are changing the payment method or withdrawing the grants. Your banking details, PINs, passwords, and IDs should be saved and secure to avoid any scams.
- SASSA promotes fingerprints and face scan verification according to the biometric system for more security measures. Ensure you have completed your biometric verification.
- Keep checking the application status Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant on the SASSA online web portal, or mobile applications, to be informed about payments and notifications. Moreover, you can call 0800 60 10 11 to check the status.
- Beware of fake messages from fake SASSA portals about changed payments or grant policies.
The Beneficiaries must confirm news and updates about grants or payments from official Sassacommunication channels — such as the agency’s website, toll-free line, WhatsApp service, or provincial offices to avoid scams.
Conclusion
SASSA released the payment schedule for October 2025 for older person grants, disability grants, and other child grants. The payments are scheduled in the first week of the month; the beneficiaries can collect their grant funds from the payment methods that they chose at the time of registration. Keep informed about the latest updates on grants and payments to avoid disputes and errors.