Millions of South Africans rely on the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) for financial assistance. To receive a Sassa grant in June 2025, individuals must apply and ensure their application is approved.
Sassa provides various permanent social grants based on specific needs, including the Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, War Veterans Grant, Care Dependency Grant, Foster Child Grant, Child Support Grant, Child Support Grant Top-Up, and Grant-in-Aid.
How to Apply for a Sassa Grant
To apply for a Sassa grant for June 2025, visit your nearest Sassa office. If you’re unable to apply in person due to age or illness, you can authorise someone to apply on your behalf. Applications for the Older Persons, Child Support, and Foster Child grants can also be submitted online via the Sassa Services website.
After submitting your application, you will receive a reference number as proof of submission. There are no fees for applying.
How to Check Your Sassa Status
Once your application is submitted, use your reference number to check your Sassa status online.
Your official application date is the day all required documents are submitted and Sassa’s criteria are met. In-office applications may take up to three months to process. If approved, payments will be backdated to your application date.
What to Do if Your Application Is Rejected
If your application is declined, Sassa will provide written reasons and instructions on how to appeal. You can appeal to the Minister of Social Development within 90 days of receiving the rejection notice.
Grant Payments and Suspension
Sassa grant payments for June 2025 will be made via direct deposit or through approved Sassa payment methods. It’s essential to inform Sassa of any changes in your circumstances — such as address, marital status, or income — to avoid payment suspension.
Grants may be suspended due to changes in medical or financial status, failure to respond to reviews, fraudulent activity, missing documentation, or administrative errors.
Payments typically begin on the second working day of June 2025 and exclude weekends and public holidays.
