SASSA will soon give out social grants for October 2025. The payments for elderly people start on Thursday October 2 2025. This is a regular monthly payment that helps old people disabled people and others who need support. You don’t have to get your money on the first day. Your grant money stays safe in your account and you can get it whenever you want.
Minimum Age Rules and Grant Amount Breakdown
The South African government gives money to older people through a special program. If you are between 60 and 74 years old you will get R2315 each month in 2025. Older people who are 75 and above will receive R2335 monthly. This payment helps seniors with their basic needs. To get this money you must be South African or have official permission to live there. The government will check how much money you have before they approve you. You cannot get this grant if you live in a government home or get other social grants. When you sign up you need to bring your ID and proof of where you live. You also need to show papers about your money and things you own. Some people will need to show if they are married. The process is simple but you must meet all these rules to get the grant.
Full October 2025 Payment Schedule for SASSA Grants
SASSA has a new payment schedule for October 2025. People who get Old Age Grants can collect their money on October 2. Those who receive Disability Grants should go on October 3. Everyone else who gets grants like child support needs to wait until October 6. This new system makes it easier because fewer people will be at payment points at the same time.
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Biometric Verification Process and Anti-Fraud Updates
SASSA launched a new way to check people’s identity in oct 2025. The system needs fingerprints or face scans from anyone applying for grants. This helps stop fraud and makes sure each person only gets one payment. The new method makes it simple to track who gets money and when they get it. Most SASSA offices now have this system & lots of people are using it. These changes help SASSA work better and protect the money meant for grants. Everyone benefits from this safer approach to handling payments.
Essential Steps Older Person’s Grant Beneficiaries Must Follow
Make sure your personal information and banking details are up to date before payments are due. To change your bank account or payment method you need to inform SASSA by the 19th of each month. This ensures your next payment goes to the right place. Don’t worry if your money isn’t there on the usual date. Sometimes banks take a few extra days to process the payment. If you’ve waited & still haven’t received your money you can contact SASSA for free at 0800 60 10 11. You can also visit your nearest SASSA office for help.
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