The social security grants to be received by South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in November 2025 will also be increased to allow the recipients to afford the cost of living. The following is a complete table of dates to pay and monthly grant values to this cycle.
SASSA November 2025 Pay Dates
– Older Persons Grant: Wednesday, 4 November 2025.
– Disability Grant: Paid Wednesday 5 November 2025.
– Children Grants (Child Support and Foster Care): To be paid on Thursday, 6 November 2025.
– Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R370 Grant: Paid in instalment in late November, most commonly 24-30 November or as it is accepted individually.
– There is a progressive payment to reduce the amount of waiting to provide smooth banking and retail cash-out.
Adjusted November 2025 SASSA Grant Amounts
– Older Persons Grant (less than 75): R2,315 /per month.
– Grant of Older Persons (above 75): R2,335/month.
– Disability Grant: R2,315 per month
– Child Support Grant: R560 per month.
– Foster Child Grant: R1,250 every month.
– SRD (Social Relief of Distress) Grant: R370/month.
– Review of payment amounts is out of necessity to contain inflation and government policy.
Checking and Receiving Your Grant
– It can be paid by direct bank deposit, SASSA/Postbank cards (which may be used at ATMs and retailers) or through special cash pay points.
– Keep your personal information particularly banking information current with SASSA to save on lag times.
– When using a SASSA card it is still valid when making withdrawals and store payments provided that account details are up to date.
Check your payment or SRD approval date online on the official SASSA status check in case your money is delayed.
Beneficiary Tips in November
– Have the cash on your designated date or after your grant, you have the money available and no time limit to withdraw it.
– Do not disclose your PIN, banking or SASSA card information to fraudsters.
– Call SASSA straight away on matters or late payments- never take calls or SMS asking about personal details.
Summary Table: November 2025 SASSA Grant Payments
| Grant Type | Amount (R) | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|
| Older Persons (under 75) | 2,315 | 4 November 2025 |
| Older Persons (75+) | 2,335 | 4 November 2025 |
| Disability Grant | 2,315 | 5 November 2025 |
| Child Support Grant | 560 | 6 November 2025 |
| Foster Child Grant | 1,250 | 6 November 2025 |
| SRD Grant (Covid/370) | 370 | 24–30 November 2025 |
FAQs
Q1: What is the process of verifying whether my SASSA payment is on track or not? or How much?
Check the SASSA site or card / bank statement on the stated date.
Q2: In case I miss my payment due to lateness what should I do?
After 3 business days, call SASSA or online check payment status.
Q3: Am I entitled to receive my grant on the official payment date?
Yes, you can withdraw your money anytime, without any set collection date.
