SASSA has issued the social grant payment schedule for October 2025, and this news has been very welcomed by the millions of South African beneficiaries who were in the dark about when to expect their payments. Now that the dates have been set, the recipients will be able to prepare their budgets more accurately, making provisions for food, rent, and medical needs. The schedule includes all the main grants: old age (senior), disability, child support, foster care, care dependency, SRD, and grant in aid.
Payment Dates by Grant Type
According to the schedule, the payout dates for October 2025 will be as follows:
- Old Age Pension / Senior Grant: October 2, 2025
- Disability Grant: October 3, 2025
- Children’s / Dependent Grants (Child Support, Foster, etc.): October 6, 2025
- SRD Grant (Social Relief of Distress): between October 22 and 31, 2025
The staggered dates are an effective way of controlling the flow at banks and pay points, preventing overcrowding, and facilitating the smooth running of the disbursement process.
Grant Amounts & Categories
The article also indicates the expected amounts for each grant category in October:
- Old Age Grant: R2,310 for those aged 60-74, and R2,330 for those aged 75+
- Care Dependency Grant (CDG): R2,310
- Child Support Grant (CSG): R560
- Foster Child Grant: R1,250
- Grant in Aid: R370
- Social Relief of Distress (SRD): R370
- War Veterans Grant: R2,330
These amounts are the same as the incremental increases implemented in recent months, so the consistency across categories has been maintained.
The Importance of these Dates
Social grants are the primary or only monthly income source for a lot of grant beneficiaries. A known calendar in advance brings down the uncertainty, allows for planning and thereby helps the recipients not take unnecessary trips to the payment points. Knowing the dates of the money transfer to their accounts also prevents them from having to wait in line for a long time and getting crowded around ATMs and pay stations.
The caregivers, households, and support systems can synchronizing their financial planning through the clear, public schedules especially in rural or remote areas where banking access is difficult.
The Eligibility Criteria & Basics
While the schedule consists of dates and amounts, eligibility is still based on SASSA’s established criteria. In general:
- Recipients have to be South African citizens, permanent residents, or recognized refugees.
- The Old Age Grant has an age requirement of 60+ years (or 75+ years for the higher rate).
- Disability, care dependency, and child support grants need valid medical / caregiving proof.
- Applicants are required to pass means tests (income and asset thresholds).
- Beneficiaries must keep personal, banking, and contact details current with SASSA to receive payments without delay.
- Failure to meet or maintain these requirements can result in delays or cancellations.
Also Read: SASSA 2025 Online Status Checker: Track Your Grant Application At sassa.gov