The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has confirmed that social grant payments for May 2025 will only begin in the second week of the month. Payments are scheduled to start on 6 May 2025, unlike April, when grants were paid from 2 April.
Why Are Sassa Grants Delayed in May?
Sassa usually starts processing social grant payments from the second day of the month. However, grants are not paid on weekends or public holidays.
If the 2nd of a month falls before or on a weekend or public holiday, payments are deferred to the next working day. In May 2025, Sassa will issue all grant payments on consecutive weekdays, avoiding breaks caused by non-working days.
May 2025 Sassa Grant Payment Dates
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Older Persons Grant: 6 May 2025
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Disability Grant: 7 May 2025
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Children’s Grants: 8 May 2025
Sassa Grant Increases in 2025
Each year, the Finance Minister announces Sassa grant adjustments during the Budget Speech. These increases take effect from 1 April.
For 2025, the confirmed grant values are:
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Old Age Grant: R2,315
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War Veterans Grant: R2,335
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Disability Grant: R2,315
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Foster Care Grant: R1,250
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Care Dependency Grant: R2,315
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Child Support Grant: R560
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Grant-in-Aid: R560
Visit the Careers Portal Sassa page for the latest updates on Sassa grants.
