Social grants are increasing by R10 from October. Senior citizens will receive R2,320 as their new monthly payment. People who are over 75 years old will get R2,340 each month. The same amount of R2,340 will go to war veterans too. Disabled people and care-dependent individuals will now receive R2320 monthly.
This update brings hope to many South Africans who rely on these payments. The increase will help them handle the higher cost of living. SASSA is working to inform all grant recipients about these changes before October begins.
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SASSA leader Themba Matlou is pleased with the increased grant payments. He believes this proves the government’s commitment to helping people with financial difficulties. He confirmed that all October payments will be delivered smoothly and on schedule.
Here are the October 2025 payment dates: Elderly grants: October 2 Disability grants: October 3 Child support grants: October 6 Anyone needing assistance with their grants can contact SASSA toll-free at 0800 60 10 11.
Research shows that social grants help people in many ways. They give families money to keep kids in school and help older people live better lives. Dr Elaine Govender who studies social programs says these payments make a real difference in people’s daily lives. Many experts now want to increase grant amounts by 10-15% because living costs keep going up. This would need to happen before the 2026 budget.
The payment system works well with few delays. People who get grants can learn about money management through free online tools. These grants help three million people escape severe poverty each year. This shows how important public support is for many families. The monthly payments prove that helping each other makes society better for everyone.
