The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has announced the payment dates for social grants in the first quarter of 2025. This information is crucial for millions of South Africans who rely on these grants for their financial well-being.
Every month, the Sassa distributes over 18 million permanent grant payments, including the Older Persons pension grant, Disability grant, War Veterans grant, Care Dependency grant, Foster Child grant, Child Support grant, Child Support grant Top-Up and Grant-in-aid.
Payment Dates for January, February, and March 2025
| Month | Older Persons Grant | Disability Grants | Children's Grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | 3 January 2025 | 6 January 2025 | 7 January 2025 |
| February 2025 | 4 February 2025 | 5 February 2025 | 6 February 2025 |
| March 2025 | 4 March 2025 | 5 March 2025 | 6 March 2025 |
Grant Amounts for 2024/2025
- Older Persons Grant: R2,190 (R2,210 for those aged 75 and older)
- Disability Grant: R2,190
- War Veterans Grant: R2,210
- Child Support Grant: R530
- Care Dependency Grant: R2,190
- Foster Care Grant: R1,180
- Child Support Grant (Top-Up): R530 + R250
- SRD Grant: R370
Future Payment Dates
Sassa will release the payment dates for the remainder of 2025 at a later stage.
