Many elderly people in South Africa did not get their pension money on time this month. The payment system had some problems that stopped the money from reaching them. This has made life hard for older citizens who need to buy food and pay their bills. SASSA is the group that handles these payments. They know about the issue and said they will fix it soon. A lot of seniors depend on this money each month to survive. The payment delays have caused stress for thousands of people. SASSA told everyone they are working to solve the problem fast. They want to make sure all pensioners get their money as soon as possible. The issue started at the beginning of October and has affected people across the country. Many families are now waiting for answers about when the payments will arrive.
Why Did SASSA Old Age Grant Payments Fail in October 2025?
The Old Age Pension Grant payments are late because of several problems. SASSA planned to start paying on October 3 2025 but many elderly people still haven’t gotten their money after five days.
– The main issues are broken computer systems and problems with the banks.
– Some people’s information is also wrong in SASSA’s files.
– The help desk can’t handle all the calls from worried pensioners.
– Many people also need to update their details again. SASSA is asking everyone to wait while they fix these problems with the banks.
– They know it’s frustrating but they’re working to solve it. They promise to get the money to everyone as soon as possible.
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Which Pensioners Are Affected and What Urgent Steps Can Help?
Many old people who get money from SASSA are having problems. This is really hard for people who live far away and use Postbank cards. Some of them have to travel many times to get their money but still can’t get it. Here’s what you need to do if you get a pension:
– Go to a SASSA office near you.
– Take your ID & grant card with you.
– Phone SASSA to check if your payment is ready.
– Make sure your bank information is correct.
Look at SASSA’s website or social media to see what’s new.
Updated SASSA Old Age Grant Payment Dates for October 2025
| Grant Type | Planned Payment Date | Status as of 8 October |
|---|---|---|
| Old Age Grant | 13 October 2025 | Delayed for thousands |
| Disability Grant | 16 October 2025 | Minor delays reported |
| Child Support Grant | 17 October 2025 | Largely processed |
| Foster Care Grant | 17 October 2025 | Processing ongoing |
| War Veterans Grant | 13 October 2025 | Minimal complaints |
| Grant-in-Aid | 16 October 2025 | Under investigation |
| SRD R370 Grant | 18–20 October 2025 | On track |
