One of SASSA’s services included in Old Age Grants are given on a monthly basis to South African citizens and permanent residents aged 60 and above in accordance with income and other qualifying criteria. The grant enables the aged to meet with their needs-however meager-the provision of food, medical care, and household essentials. With time running thin toward October 2025, SASSA has laid down and announced the payment schedule for the Old Age grant that should be keenly observed by worthy beneficiaries for rightful receipt of their funds.
October 2025 Payment to Senior Pensioner
SASSA informed the payments dates of social grants for October 2025 that coincide with payments about the Old Age Grant.
- Older Persons/Old Age Grant: Thursday, 2 October 2025
- Disability Grant: Friday, 3 October 2025
- Child & Other Grants (Child Support, Foster Care, etc.): 6 October 2025
In October, therefore, senior pensioners are amongst the first to collect.
Payments to be Updated in October 2025
Payment amounts for Old Age Grant will be updated from October 2025:
- Those aged 60 up to 74: R2,315
- Those aged 75 and over: Slightly higher at R2,335
- All other grants (Disability, Care Dependency, War Veterans) bear relative proportions of these amounts.
How Payment Timetable Functions
The payments timetable of SASSA runs in staggered fashion every month:
- Older Persons/Pension Grants are paid first (in this case, on 2 October).
- Disability Grants come next (3 October).
- Children’s Grants and other grants follow (6 October).
Such an arrangement gives the systems and pay points some “breathing time.” Beneficiaries do not have to rush out on the very first day, for in most instances funds will be available for the entire duration of the window.
What to Do if Payment Is Delayed
Should you be kept waiting, however, they are sometimes resolved quite quickly. When they take time:
- Keep checking with your bank on your customer app, SMS, or via email.
- Ring SASSA’s toll-free helpline on 0800 60 10 11.
- Failing resolution, visit your nearest SASSA office while bringing your ID and grant reference along.
also read: SASSA Application Status Check 2025: Track Your Grant Online at sassa.gov