The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is poised to deliver welcome news to beneficiaries of social grants, as it prepares for an increase in payment amounts starting in the upcoming October payment cycle, Cape {town} Etc reports.
This adjustment aligns with an earlier announcement made by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana during the Budget Speech for the 2025/26 financial year.
In his address, Godongwana laid out a comprehensive plan to ameliorate the financial status of the nation’s most vulnerable, highlighting a significant social grant uplift from 01 April 2025, followed by a modest increment scheduled for 01 October 2025.
Beginning next month, the adjustment will see all pertinent social grants increase by R10, a movement that Sassa CEO Themba Matlou describes as vital for providing essential support amid enduring economic challenges.
Old Age Grant: increased from R2,310 to R2,320
Old Age Grant (older than 75 years): increased from R2,330 to R2,340
War Veterans Grant: increased from R2,330 to R2,340
Disability Grant: increased from R2,310 to R2,320
Care Dependency Grant: increased from R2,310 to R2,320
Matlou expressed satisfaction with the forthcoming increases, emphasising that they reaffirm the government’s enduring commitment to safeguarding the interests of those least able to fend for themselves in society.
‘This increase is crucial, acting as a safety net for our beneficiaries against the hardships they face, It demonstrates that the government is focused on easing the financial burden on these individuals and protecting them from economic adversity,’ he stated.
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Assuring beneficiaries, Matlou confirmed that the October payment cycle is on schedule, with all eligible applicants set to receive their grants without disruption. The payment timeline is as follows:
Old Age Grant: paid on 02 October 2025
Disability Grants: paid on 03 October 2025
Children’s Grants: paid on 06 October 2025
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