The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed the payment schedule for social grants in September 2025, bringing relief and certainty to millions of beneficiaries across the country. These grants form a vital financial lifeline for elderly citizens, people living with disabilities, and families relying on child support. Knowing the exact dates for payments helps beneficiaries plan their monthly expenses without unnecessary stress or confusion.

September 2025 Payment Schedule

SASSA has scheduled the September 2025 grant payments to start at the beginning of the month, ensuring funds are available to recipients promptly. The confirmed schedule is as follows:

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• Older Persons Grant: Tuesday, 2 September 2025

• Disability Grant: Wednesday, 3 September 2025

  

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• Child Support Grant, Care Dependency Grant, Foster Child Grant, and other children-related grants: Thursday, 4 September 2025

Additionally, the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant payments are staggered over the month, with banking payments between 6 and 12 September 2025 and retail store disbursements from 9 to 13 September 2025.

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Why Payment Dates Matter

For many beneficiaries, these monthly grants cover essential costs such as food, medication, housing, and education. The timely release of funds reduces financial uncertainty and helps avoid long queues and overcrowding at pay points or banks. SASSA’s detailed schedule aims to streamline payment processes, improve service delivery, and enhance beneficiary safety and convenience.

Updated Grant Amounts for 2025

Following the inflation adjustments made in April 2025, the monthly grant amounts for the main categories are:

• Older Persons Grant (Age 60-74): R2,315

• Older Persons Grant (Age 75+): R2,335

• Disability Grant: R2,315

• Child Support Grant: R560

• Foster Child Grant: R1,250

• Care Dependency Grant: R2,315

• Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant: R370

  

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These adjustments help beneficiaries keep pace with rising living costs across food, utilities, and healthcare.

Data Table: SASSA September 2025 Grant Payment Dates and Amounts

SASSA payments are disbursed via multiple secure channels:

• Direct bank deposits for beneficiaries with bank accounts

• SASSA Gold Card usable at authorized retail stores and ATMs

• Cash payouts at designated pay points for those without banking facilities

• Mobile money transfers as an alternative where available

Beneficiaries are urged to keep their personal and banking information updated with SASSA to avoid payment delays.

Protecting Your Grant from Fraud

SASSA continues to prioritize protecting beneficiaries from unauthorized deductions and financial scams. Only one deduction per month is allowed with beneficiary consent, capped at 10% of the grant. Beneficiaries noticing unauthorized deductions or suspicious activity are encouraged to report quickly to their nearest SASSA office or via SMS by sending their ID number and financial service provider’s name to 34548.

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FAQs

Q1: When will the September 2025 SASSA grants be paid?
Older Persons grants on September 2, Disability grants on September 3, and Child Support and other children-related grants on September 4.

Q2: What are the updated grant amounts in 2025?
Older Persons receive R2,315 to R2,335 depending on age; Disability grants are R2,315; Child Support grants are R560 monthly; and the SRD grant is R370.

Q3: How can I report unauthorized deductions from my grant?
Report via the nearest SASSA office or send an SMS with your ID number and the service provider to 34548 immediately.

In summary

SASSA’s confirmed payment schedule for September 2025 ensures that critical social support is delivered efficiently and securely to millions of South Africans. By adhering to these schedules and staying vigilant against fraud, beneficiaries can rely on these grants to meet their daily needs and improve their quality of life.