SASSA Grants Revised Twice in October 2025 – Biometric Delays Force Major Payment Reschedule!

SASSA grant payments will be delayed in October 2025. The payment dates have changed twice because of problems with the fingerprint system. People who get money from SASSA need to know about these new dates. This affects old age grants disability grants and child support payments. All SASSA users must check when they will get paid. They also need to update their fingerprints at SASSA offices. This will help them get their money on time. The delays are causing stress for many South African families who rely on these grants. SASSA asks everyone to be patient during this time. They should visit their local SASSA office soon to fix any problems with their details.

Why SASSA October Pay Grants Twice in October 2025

SASSA had to change the October 2025 grant payment dates twice. The first change happened in April. They had to change the dates again in early May because of problems with the new fingerprint system. Many old people & those living in rural areas found it hard to get their fingerprints scanned. The main problems were:

– Not enough people got their fingerprints registered

– The scanning system didn’t work properly

– Too few staff members at scanning locations

– People in rural areas couldn’t reach scanning places easily

– The computer systems stopped working in early May

The text is now easier to read and uses basic words to explain the situation. It keeps the important information but presents it in a more straightforward way.

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Revised SASSA Payment Dates for October 2025 – Twice Updated Schedule

Here’s the updated SASSA payment dates for October 2025. We made some changes to fix problems with the fingerprint system. These are now the final dates that won’t change anymore. The payment schedule shows when each type of grant will be paid out. We had to adjust the dates twice but these are now locked in. You can trust these dates to plan when you’ll get your money. All SASSA grant recipients should use these new dates. The old schedule is not valid anymore. Make sure to check which date applies to your specific grant type. This is much simpler than the first version. We fixed the technical problems that caused delays. The payment system will now work smoothly on these dates.

Mandatory Biometric Verification for All SASSA Beneficiaries

Starting October 10 2025 you need to do a fingerprint or face scan to get your SASSA grant money. You can get scanned at SASSA offices post offices or when the mobile teams visit your area. Important things to know:

– Everyone who gets a grant must do the new scan.

– This includes people who are already getting grants and new applicants.

– You can’t get your money until you complete the scan and SASSA puts your information in their system.

– If you live far from town don’t worry. Special teams with scanning equipment will travel to rural areas to help people there.

– The new rules affect all types of SASSA grants. Make sure you get scanned so your payments continue without problems.

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Step-by-Step: How to Complete SASSA Biometric Verification

You need to confirm your identity at a verification center so your payments continue normally. Here’s what to do:

– Go to a SASSA office Post Office or special verification booth near you.

– Bring your ID document with you.

– The staff will scan your fingerprints and take a photo of your face.

– After that just wait for a text message that confirms everything is done.

You only need to go back if you get a message about failed verification or if they need new scans.