The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is a vital lifeline for millions of South Africans struggling to make ends meet. By providing essential social grants to vulnerable individuals, Sassa helps alleviate poverty and ensure basic needs are met.
September 2025 Payment Schedule
Sassa has confirmed the payment dates for various grants in September 2025. Here's a breakdown:
- Older Persons Grant: 2 September 2024
- Disability Grants: 3 September 2024
- Children's Grants: 4 September 2024
Sassa does not process payments on weekends or public holidays. If a Sassa payment date falls on a non-working day, it will be deferred to the next business day.
Funds will take about 2-3 working days to reflect in the client’s account after payment has been processed.
SASSA Grant Amounts
- Old age grant: R2315
- War veterans grant: R2335
- Disability grant: R2315
- Foster care grant: R1250
- Care dependency grant: R2315
- Child support grant: R560
- Grant-in-aid: R560
- SRD grant – R370
Receiving Your Grant
Sassa offers two convenient ways to receive your grant:
- Direct Deposit: This is the recommended method. By having your grant automatically deposited into your bank account, you can access your funds securely and conveniently.
- Cash Collection: If you prefer, you can collect your grant in cash from various locations, including ATMs, Pick n Pay stores, Checkers stores, Shoprite stores, and Boxer stores.
SRD Grant Payments
While the exact dates for SRD grant payments in September 2025 haven't been officially announced, Sassa typically disburses these grants during the final week of the month. To get your specific payment date, you can check your Sassa status online.
