SASSA confirms social grant increase for October 2025
SASSA confirmed it will raise all social grant amounts by R10 beginning with the October 2025 payment cycle.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) confirmed that it will raise all social grant amounts by R10 starting with the October 2025 payment cycle.
This increase follows Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2025/26 budget speech and continues the government’s efforts to ease the financial burden on vulnerable South Africans amid challenging economic conditions. The adjustment builds on the first round of increases introduced in April 2025.
Revised Grant Amounts from October 2025:
- Old Age Grant: R2 320 (from R2 310)
- Old Age Grant (75+ years): R2 340 (from R2 330)
- War Veterans Grant: R2 340 (from R2 330)
- Disability Grant: R2 320 (from R2 310)
- Care Dependency Grant: R2 320 (from R2 310)
Sassa Welcomes Increase
SASSA CEO Themba Matlou described the increase as a necessary intervention, particularly for households grappling with economic pressures.
“This reaffirms the government’s commitment to protecting the most vulnerable in society, easing financial burden and cushioning them against economic hardships,” Matlou said.
He also confirmed that systems are in place to ensure smooth payments for the October cycle, with no expected disruptions.
October 2025 Payment Dates:
- Old Age Grants: Thursday, 2 October
- Disability Grants: Friday, 3 October
- Children’s Grants: Monday, 6 October
SASSA encouraged beneficiaries to call its toll-free line, 0800 60 10 11, for any questions.
Although modest, the increase is expected to provide some relief to the millions of South Africans who depend on grants as a main or supplementary source of income.