SASSA grant paymentSASSA grant payment SASSA grant payment dates August 2025: SASSA has announced the payment agenda for August 2025, providing clarity to over 19 million beneficiaries. With payment dates clearly laid out, recipients can better plan their withdrawals and save themselves any unnecessary stress.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially announced the grant payment dates for August 2025, so that millions of South Africans can plan in advance and receive their social grants on time. Beneficiaries of the old-age grant, disability grant, child support grant, and others should pay attention to the scheduled dates to avoid delays or missed amounts. This month also includes a special fourth payment date for those under verification review, which provides additional support and flexibility.
Beneficiaries are advised to have their documents ready, make sure their SASSA contact details are up to date, and avoid congestion by receiving grants on the scheduled days. Whether you receive payments via SASSA card, bank transfer, or cash payment centers, these dates are important to ensure smooth and timely payments.
August Grant Payment Calendar SASSA grant payment
- The following grants will be distributed by SASSA in the first week of August:
- Older Persons Grant (Age 60-74): Tuesday, 5 August 2025.
- Disability Grant and War Veterans Grant: Wednesday, 6 August 2025.
- Child Grant (Child Support, Foster Care, Care Dependency, Support Grant): Thursday, 7 August 2025.
- An additional new fourth payment day has also been introduced, Friday, 8 August 2025, which will meet the needs of profile verification review beneficiaries and ensure that those who are still under assessment are not unfairly excluded.
- Secure and flexible payment methods
Your grant payment is made via one of the following means:
- Direct deposit into your registered bank account.
- Loaded onto your SASSA card for ATM withdrawal.
- Cash payment via authorised locations such as post offices and specified retailers.
- To avoid long queues and ensure security, SASSA does not recommend withdrawing funds on the very first day. Your withdrawal rights will remain attached to the funds until you decide to take them.
What you should do
- Confirm your grant type and payment date according to the schedule above.
- Update your bank/SASSA card account details to ensure successful payment, especially if your information has changed.
- Plan to make a withdrawal a day or two later to avoid congestion.
- If your payment is under review, payment is expected on August 8, so complete the required personal verification options as soon as possible.
Why the new fourth date is important
This year SASSA is conducting monthly reviews aimed at combating fraud and updating beneficiary records. More than 250,000 beneficiaries have been held for income or identity verification. Therefore, where payments were previously delayed, SASSA now allows non-review recipients to be paid on the fourth date to ensure fairness without compromising monitoring.
Tips and reminders
- Avoid large crowds: prefer to gather only on your scheduled day.
- Have documents ready: identity card, bank card, or SASSA card.
- Update contact information: make sure SASSA can contact you for any reviews.
- Use August 8 if notified: this is your scheduled day if it is under review.
Q: How will I know if I am under review?
A: You will receive an SMS notification from SASSA to report for verification. The amount under review will be paid on the fourth day, allowing time to complete the process.
Q: What if I miss my payment date?
A: Contact SASSA immediately on their toll-free number (0800601011) or visit a nearest office. If your payment date is under review, use the fourth payment date (8 August).
Q: How much is the grant amount for August 2025?
- Aged and Disabled Grant: R2315 (R2335 for 75+)
- War Veterans and Dependent Care: R2315
- Foster Care: R1250
- Child Support: R560
- SRD Grant (Social Relief of Distress): R370
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Question: How long are funds available?
Answer: After payment, funds remain available in your account or at payment points until they are collected—there is no immediate long-term expiry.
Question: Why is there a fourth payment date in August?
Answer: SASSA has introduced this additional date (Friday, 8 August) for grant beneficiaries who are undergoing identity or income verification and cannot make payments on the regular dates.
“SASSA August 2025 Social Grant Payments
• Tuesday 5: Elderly and War Veterans
• Wednesday 6: Disability
• Thursday 7: Child Grant, Parenting, Care Dependency and Support Grant
• Friday 8: Special 4th Day Payment for those under Verification Review”