The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has started disbursing December 2025 payments. This week, you can expect to see funds credited to accounts for the SASSA grants - excluding the SRD grant.
Sassa distributes several different permanent grants to people living in South Africa. These include 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.
May Sassa Grant Payment Dates
- Tuesday, 2 December: Older Persons Grant
- Wednesday, 3 December: Disability Grants
- Thursday, 4 December: Children's Grants
While Sassa usually aims for consecutive payment days, this month there's a slight delay for some grants. Rest assured, once your specific grant is paid, the funds will remain safely in your account until you need them. There's no pressure to withdraw cash immediately.
Grant Payment Amounts for December 2025
Here's a breakdown of the confirmed grant amounts for December 2025.
|
Grant |
December 2025 Payment |
|
Older Persons Grant |
R2,315 |
|
Older Persons Grant (Over 75) (with Additional Payment) |
R2,335 + R20 |
|
War Veterans (with Additional Payment) |
R2,315 + R20 |
|
Disability Grant |
R2,180 |
|
Care Dependency Grant |
R2,315 |
|
Foster Child Grant |
R1,250 |
|
Child Support Grant |
R560 |
|
Child Support Grant (Top-Up) |
R560 + R260 |
Warning From SASSA About Fake News
SASSA has issued a strong warning to the public following a rise in fake social media posts and scam links claiming to offer new forms of financial support. The agency is urging South Africans to stay alert and avoid sharing their personal information on unverified platforms.
According to SASSA, the organisation has not launched any of the programmes currently circulating online. This includes so-called food parcel vouchers, R500 electricity support payments, a “National Family Support Allowance”, or any new online registration portals being shared on WhatsApp and Facebook.
These false posts often make use of misleading images, fake endorsements and suspicious website links. Their purpose is to trick people into giving away personal information, including banking details.
SASSA emphasised that it never asks beneficiaries to apply for grants using random links sent through social media. All legitimate updates and announcements are shared only through official and verified government communication channels.
