Social grant recipients in South Africa will see a basic R10 increase to their payments from October 2025. The government has made it clear that there won’t be any extra bonus money. Some people thought they would get big bonus payments but this is not true. The standard increase will happen as normal but that’s all recipients should expect. The government wants everyone to know that the rumors about special payments were wrong. All social grants will get the same R10 boost and nothing more.
Why Was Only R10 Added to SASSA Grants?
SASSA will add R10 to the main social grants. This includes money for elderly people disabled persons & war veterans. The increase is not big but follows the normal way government raises grant amounts. You don’t need to do anything to get the extra money. The new amount will show up by itself in your next payment. All current grant holders will get this increase without filling out forms or visiting SASSA offices.
– People aged 60 to 74 will now get R3,230 instead of R2180.
– Those who are 75 and older will receive R3,250 up from R2200.
– People with disabilities and those who need care support will get R3,230 which is an increase from R2,180.
– Foster parents will now receive R1,230 for each child instead of R1,180.
– The child support grant goes up to R550 from R530.
All these new amounts already include the standard increase that applies to everyone who gets grants.
Which South African Seniors Will Receive the Increased Amount?
The extra money is only for people who already get SASSA grants. To qualify you need to be 60 or older and live legally in South Africa. You also must not earn too much money or own too many things. Remember that this bonus is not for new applicants. It’s meant for seniors who are getting their grants right now. If you don’t have a SASSA grant already you can’t get this extra payment.
Official SASSA Grant Payment Dates for October 2025
Here are the SASSA payment dates for October 2025. The money will be sent out on different days based on the type of grant.
– Old age pensions will be paid on October 3.
– Disability payments will go out on October 6.
– Child support and dependent care grants are set for October 7.
– Any late or missed payments from before will be processed on October 13.
– People who filed appeals will get their money on October 15.
Remember to check your bank account or SASSA card on your payment date to make sure the money arrived. The dates listed here might change a bit but this is the basic schedule.
Missed the R10 Increase? Here’s What You Should Do
If you haven’t received your increased grant payment:
– First check if your bank and personal details are up to date with SASSA.
– You can go to any SASSA office near you to ask about your payment status.
– Another option is to call SASSA’s help line at 0800 60 10 11.
– You can also look up your grant status online through the SASSA website.
Remember to keep your ID document proof of where you live & grant information handy when making any inquiries. These steps will help sort out why your grant hasn’t increased yet. The text is now simpler and flows naturally without complex words or many commas. It’s written in plain English that’s easy to understand.
How can seniors verify their October 2025 grant amount increase?
Follow specific steps provided for seniors 60+ to verify grant amount.
