SASSA will pay the Grant-In-Aid of R560 in October 2025. This money helps people who get other grants and need someone to take care of them full-time. Many South African families want to know when they can get their money and who can apply for it. The grant is meant for people who cannot take care of themselves because of health problems. SASSA knows that living costs are going up & more people need help. They want to make sure everyone knows the payment dates and how to get their grant money. People who think they qualify should check the rules and apply at their local SASSA office.
Understanding the SASSA Grant-In-Aid
The Grant-In-Aid is extra money given to people who already get support from SASSA. You can only get this money if you already receive a Permanent Disability Grant Older Persons Grant or War Veterans Grant. To qualify you must be very disabled or sick and need help from others all day long. A doctor needs to confirm that you need assistance with basic daily tasks. Starting October 2025 older people in households getting Grant-In-Aid will receive R560 each month. This helps cover the costs of caring for people who need constant support.
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Key Eligibility Rules for October 2025
To get the R560 Grant-In-Aid you need to meet these rules:
– You must already get a SASSA social grant but not child grants or SRD grants.
– A doctor needs to check you and confirm you need full-time care.
– You must be South African or have permanent residence or be a legal refugee in South Africa.
– Your income and assets must be under SASSA’s limits which they check when you apply. This extra money helps family members who look after someone full-time.
Complete October 2025 Payment Schedule
SASSA will pay all grants in October 2025. This includes the R560 Grant–In-Aid which comes with the main grant payment. Here are the payment dates:
– Old Age Grants start October 3 2025
– Disability Grants start October 4 2025
– Child Grants start October 7 2025
You’ll get your money on these dates or a few days later. This depends on how you choose to get paid – through your bank account Postbank Gold Card or at stores like Shoprite Pick n Pay Boxer and Checkers. Remember the extra Grant-In-Aid money will come with your regular grant payment.
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Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for Grant-In-Aid
If you think you qualify but haven’t applied yet you can visit any SASSA office to submit your application. You need to bring these documents: –
– A certified medical report that shows why you need care
– Your South African ID
– Your proof of address Details of any social grants you currently get The application process is free.
SASSA will check your documents & medical assessment before making a decision.
