SASSA R2,315 Old Age Grant October 2025: Full Provincial Payment Schedule

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SASSA declared that the Old Age Grant of R2,315 will be paid for the month of October 2025. Such social support is very crucial and probably can be called the most common grant awarded to millions of elderly citizens in the country. Below is the complete breakdown of the updated payment dates by province and some highlights for beneficiaries to keep in mind this month.

Overview: Old Age Grant of R2,315

The South African Social Security Agency Old Age Grant is a monthly small cash payment granted to all senior citizens above 60 years who can satisfy a set of criteria. It is meant to be provided as a buffer for older South Africans with no or very little income. According to the 2025 adjustments for the grant amounts, this grant pays R2,315 monthly to anybody in the 60-74 age group; those persons 75 years and older shall be paid R2,335 per month. This increase was effected earlier this year in an endeavor to somewhat ease pensioners through recent price increases in food and utility items.

Official Payment Dates for October 2025

  • Old Age Grant: Thursday, 2 October 2025
  • Disability Grant: Friday, 3 October 2025
  • Childrens’ Grants: Monday, 6 October 2025

Once payments are processed, they may be retained in the beneficiaries’ accounts, and they will be warned not to rush to withdraw at the moment payments are being made. 

Provincial Payment Schedule

While payments occur simultaneously on announced days throughout the country, the particular cash collection points and mobile pay units operate against provincial timetables. An overview of provinces and expected rollout windows is as follows:

  • Gauteng & Western Cape: Payments tend to be finalized within 24 hours after the official release date. Most of the beneficiaries are disbursed money in their accounts or directly to their SASSA Gold Cards. 
  • KwaZulu-Natal & Eastern Cape: Both provinces still rely heavily on post offices and mobile pay units; thus, certain cash collection points may begin disbursing from 3rd October through to 7th, 2025.
  • Limpopo & Mpumalanga: Between the 2nd and the 6th of October 2025, payments land due for remittance at pay points, some of which will stay open longer hours to cater to some places out there in the fields urbanly.
  • Northern Cape & Free State: All payments for the old-age grant can be made until 7 October 2025, both by direct deposit and in person, states SASSA.
  • North West: Beneficiaries will receive their deposits as scheduled on 2 October, with rural mobile pay points operating until 8 October 2025.

How To Check Your Old-Age Grant Payment

Beneficiaries can verify their payment through: 

  1. SASSA Website: www.sassa.gov.za
  2. If you are using USSD, dial 1347737# to check your payment status.
  3. SASSA Whatsapp line: Send an SMS of “payment” to 082 046 8553 for an automated feedback.
  4. Retail stores or ATM: Check your balance with your Gold Card at any Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Boxer, or Postbank ATM in the country.

Important Reminders for October 2025

Always keep your banking details and contact information updated to avoid delays.  Beneficiaries collecting at cash pay points must have valid ID documents with them, along with their SASSA cards. Your grant might have been stopped or delayed. If so, a visit to Cor SASSA or the nearest office with your proof of identity should be the next step.

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