SASSA Grants: Payment dates for August 2025 revealed

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Micheal Olaleye
July 16, 2025
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SASSA Grants

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed its August 2025 payment schedule, with SASSA grants disbursements starting on 5 August 2025. Social grant recipients nationwide can prepare to receive their vital support during the first week of the month, ensuring no disruption to their financial planning.

Who Gets Paid When: August 2025 SASSA Grant Disbursement Calendar

SASSA oversees over 19 million social grant payments, covering diverse categories like pensions and child grants. Here’s the detailed payment breakdown for August 2025:

Older Persons Grant (ages 60–74): Tuesday, 5 August
Disability Grant: Wednesday, 6 August
Children’s Grants (including Child Support, Foster, Care Dependency): Thursday, 7 August

SASSA urges beneficiaries to avoid long queues by collecting grants any time after their payment date, as funds remain available in accounts beyond the designated day.

What’s in Your Pocket: August SASSA Grant Amounts Outlined

Beneficiaries can expect the following grant amounts in August:

Old Age Grant (60–74) & Disability Grant: R2,315
Old Age Grant (75+): R2,335
War Veterans Grant: R2,315
Care Dependency Grant: R2,315
Child Support Grant: R560
Foster Care Grant: R1,250
Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant: R370

What Happens if You Miss a Review Notice? Suspension Alert Issued

At a recent briefing, SASSA CEO Themba Matlou reminded beneficiaries that while no grants have been suspended yet, the agency won’t hesitate to lapse grants if review notices are ignored. According to Matlou, beneficiaries must receive at least three months’ notice before any suspension takes effect.

This verification process is critical to maintaining the integrity of the social assistance system and mitigating fraud or ineligible payments.

Why Responding Matters: Protecting Your Grant

Ignoring a review notice can lead to permanent loss of one’s grant. Matlou warns that failure to act, especially during increased review activity, may result in beneficiaries being flagged as potentially ineligible. Those who miss review deadlines risk having their payments lapsed or cancelled.

SASSA stresses the importance of early responses to secure continued access to benefits during the agency’s heightened review schedule.

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SASSA’s Broader Role in Social Support

SASSA remains a cornerstone of South Africa’s social safety net, managing funds allocated in the 2025 Budget Programme: over R284.7 billion for grant distribution, excluding SRD. With approximately 19 to 19.3 million beneficiaries, its monthly payouts support vulnerable groups, from elders to children.

These payments help alleviate poverty and contribute to broader economic stability, reinforcing SASSA’s role in national welfare.

Tips for Beneficiaries: Stay Informed and Prepared

To ensure smooth access to August grants:

Know your payment date: 5, 6, or 7 August depending on your grant.
Withdraw after payout date to avoid queues.
Act on any review notices—no delay.
Update personal info via SASSA call centre: 0800 60 10 11 or your local office.
Track SASSA news on official platforms for updates.

What’s Next?

Beneficiaries should track official SASSA communication, especially if contacted for reviews. Early compliance ensures continued financial support. With grants disbursed early in August, now is the time to ensure documents and contacts are up to date.

Stay prepared, respond promptly, and secure your August grant, ensuring peace of mind and continued financial stability.