Social grants help many people in South Africa. These grants support older people children disabled adults and those who don’t earn much money. The grants are good but sometimes they don’t give enough money for personal care needs. That’s why SASSA created a program called Grant in Aid. The Grant in Aid helps people who need someone to take care of them. It gives money to pay for a caregiver when someone is too old or disabled to look after themselves. SASSA will pay R560 each month for Grant in Aid starting in October 2025. This amount is now confirmed and ready to be paid out. The text is now simpler and uses basic words. It flows naturally and avoids complex sentences. The message stays clear but is easier to read.
Understanding the SASSA Grant in Aid
People who get social grants can also get extra money called the Grant in Aid. This extra payment helps older people disabled people & war veterans who need someone to take care of them each day. The money goes to paying a person who helps them with daily tasks. Right now the Grant in Aid gives R560 every month. This amount will stay the same in October 2025. The money comes together with the main grant payment. The extra grant makes sure that someone who needs daily care can pay their caregiver. It’s a helpful add-on to the main social grant they already get.
Eligibility Rules for Grant in Aid 2025
– To get this benefit you must be living in South Africa and getting an Old Age Pension or Disability Grant or War Veterans Grant.
– You need to show that you can’t take care of yourself because of your age or a disability.
– You must also need someone to help you all day long.
– You cannot get this benefit if you live in a care home that gets money from the government.
This benefit helps people who need daily support from someone else because they cannot do things by themselves.
October 2025 Grant in Aid Payment Schedule
You will get your Grant in Aid money at the same time as your regular social grant. The payment follows a set schedule each month. This extra support comes with your normal grant payment. You don’t need to collect it separately. The system pays both amounts together on your usual payment date.
| Type of Grant | Grant Payment Date | Grant in Aid Payment Date |
|---|---|---|
| Old Age Pension | 02-10-2025 | 02-10-2025 |
| Disability Grant | 03-10-2025 | 02-10-2025 |
| War Veterans Grant | 02-10-2025 | 02-10-2025 |
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Key Updates and Important Notes
The Grant in Aid payment will stay at R560 for October 2025. The amount hasn’t changed from past months. People who get this grant will receive the same money as before. You can check if you qualify and when you’ll get paid by going to the SASSA website at sassa.gov.za. The website helps you see your payment dates & other details about your grant. This makes it easy to know what to expect from your grant payment.
