SASSA helps South Africans who need money through social grants. These grants help older people, kids adults & disabled persons. Sometimes the regular grants aren’t enough when people need extra care. That’s why SASSA created the Grant in Aid. This extra money helps people who already get a grant but need someone to take care of them because they’re too old or disabled. The money goes to the person who looks after them. SASSA has announced that the Grant in Aid payment for October 2025 will be R560 per month. This amount helps cover the costs of having a caregiver.
Monthly R560 Grant in Aid – What It Covers and Who It’s For
SASSA Grant Aid Payment for October 2025 The R560 Grant in Aid payment will be sent out on October 12 and 13, 2025. This money goes to people who already get the Old Age Pension Disability Grant or War Veterans Grant. The Grant in Aid is extra money that comes with these main grants. When you get your regular grant payment you’ll also get this additional R560. The amount will stay the same in October 2025. The payment works as a top-up to help people who need more support. You’ll get your money on the same days as your usual SASSA payment. Nothing about this benefit will change for the October 2025 payment period.
October 2025 Grant in Aid Benefits – Full Breakdown for South Africans
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority | South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) |
| Post Title | R560/M SASSA Grant In Aid Payment Date October 2025 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Country | South Africa |
| Amount | R560 |
| Who Can Get? | South African residents |
| Purpose | To provide financial support to pay a person who will take care |
| Payment Frequency | Monthly |
| Category | South Africa Finance |
| Official Website | https://www.gov.za/ |
Read Only : SASSA Pension Grant September 2025 — Full List of Amounts, Dates & Changes
Do You Qualify for the R560/M SASSA Aid? Eligibility Rules Explained
Who can get SASSA Grant in Aid?
– You can apply for this benefit if you already receive a disability grant old age pension or war veteran grant in South Africa.
– The grant helps pay someone to take care of you if you cannot take care of yourself.
– This applies to people with physical or mental disabilities and elderly people who need help with daily tasks.
– To qualify you must need full-time care from another person.
– However you cannot get this grant if you live in a care facility that already gets money from the government.
The grant money goes to the person who helps take care of you. The main purpose is to support people who need constant help from a caregiver at home. This extra payment helps cover the cost of having someone assist with daily needs and activities.
Payment Dates and Timelines – October 2025 SASSA Grant in Aid Schedule
| Type of the Grant | Payment Date | Grant-In-Aid Payment Date (Oct 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Old Age Pension | 12-10-2025 | 12-10-2025 (Thursday) |
| Disability Grant | 13-10-2025 | 12-10-2025 (Thursday) |
| War Veterans Grant | 12-10-2025 | 12-10-2025 (Thursday) |
Breaking Updates: October 2025 SASSA Grant In Aid Changes & Announcements
SASSA has confirmed the Grant in Aid benefit will stay at $560 per month for October 2025. This amount hasn’t changed from before. People who get old age pensions disability grants or war veteran grants can apply for this extra money. The Grant in Aid gets paid on the same day as your main grant payment. You can learn more about this benefit by visiting the official SASSA website at sassa.gov.za.
