SASSA Grants to Increase in October
Johannesburg, 25 September 2025 – Social grant beneficiaries will see an increase in their payments from October, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) confirmed on Thursday.
The adjustment follows Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2025/26 Budget Speech, which announced staggered increases – the first in April and a second in October.
From next month, grants will rise by R10. The new amounts are:
- Old Age Grant: R2 320 (up from R2 310)
- Old Age Grant (over 75 years): R2 340 (up from R2 330)
- War Veterans Grant: R2 340 (up from R2 330)
- Disability Grant: R2 320 (up from R2 310)
- Care Dependency Grant: R2 320 (up from R2 310)
SASSA chief executive officer Themba Matlou welcomed the increase, describing it as a necessary measure to ease the pressure of rising living costs on vulnerable households.
“This reaffirms government’s commitment to protecting the most vulnerable in society, easing financial burden and cushioning them against economic hardships,” Matlou said.
The October payment schedule is as follows:
- Old Age Grants: 2 October 2025
- Disability Grants: 3 October 2025
- Children’s Grants: 6 October 2025
SASSA assured beneficiaries that payments will be processed without interruption. For enquiries, beneficiaries can contact the agency’s toll-free line on 0800 60 10 11.
