Social grant amounts to increase: What Sassa beneficiaries can expect

Social grant beneficiaries can expect to see an increase to their grant amounts from October.

This is in line with the announcement made by Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana earlier this year when he tabled the Budget Speech for the 2025/26 financial year.

When tabling the budget, Godongwana announced a considerable social grant increase effective 1 April, and a slight increase on 1 October.

South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) CEO Themba Matlou welcomed the increase, noting that the adjustment is crucial and serves as a safety net to social grant beneficiaries against economic hardships.

He reiterated that it is all systems go for the October payment cycle, that all eligible social grant beneficiaries will receive their grants without any interruption.

“This reaffirms government’s commitment to protecting the most vulnerable in society, easing the financial burden and cushioning them against economic hardship,” said Matlou.

R10 increase to social grants from 1 October

• Old Age Grants will increase from R2 310 to R2 320

• Old Age Grants (older than 75 years) will increase from R2 330 to R2 340

• War Veterans’ Grant will increase from R2 330 to R2 340

• Disability Grant will increase from R2 310 to R2 320

• Care Dependency Grant will increase from R2 310 to R2 320

October Sassa grant payment dates

• Old Age Grant: Wednesday, 2 October

• Disability Grant: Thursday, 3 October

• Children’s Grants: Monday, 6 October

For all social grant-related enquiries, beneficiaries can contact the toll-free customer care line on 0800 60 10 11.

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