If you rely on the old age grant, the most pressing question is: when will the money hit my account? In 2025 SASSA has released a clear schedule, kept the payment amount steady and added a few new rules to curb fraud. This guide gives you the exact dates, explains how to claim, and points out the hiccups most beneficiaries face.
For October 2025 the payments are spread over three weeks. The first batch goes out on 10 October, the second on 17 October and the final round on 24 October. The same pattern applies to most other months – usually a Thursday or Friday in the first, second and fourth week. If you’re on a bank account, the money appears the same day; if you collect from a SASSA office, expect it the next business day.
Keep an eye on the SASSA website or the SMS alerts you signed up for. A typo in your bank details can push the payment to the next cycle, so double‑check the account number you gave them.
Claiming the grant is still a two‑step process: biometric enrollment and regular verification. New applicants must register at a biometric centre – the nearest one opens on 1 September and runs until the end of the month. Existing recipients only need to confirm their details online or via the free‑call centre.
One common snag is the “duplicate ID” flag. If the system thinks your ID is already linked to another grant, your payment is held. Call the SASSA helpline, provide your reference number, and they’ll clear it within 48 hours. Another issue is the temporary office shutdown in Johannesburg; you can still use any other provincial office or the online portal.
Remember, the grant amount stays at R1,910 per month. SASSA isn’t offering any increase this year, so budgeting stays the same. Some people supplement the grant with the disability or child support grants – those follow separate schedules but often land on the same Thursday.
If you missed a payment, don’t panic. Submit a written request to the nearest SASSA office, include your bank statement and ID copy. They usually process back‑pay within two weeks.
Finally, protect yourself from scams. SASSA never asks for cash, prepaid cards, or personal banking passwords. Any message demanding that is fake. Report suspicious texts to the official SASSA number.
Staying on top of the payment calendar, keeping your details up‑to‑date, and knowing the right contact points will keep your old age grant flowing smoothly all year long.
SASSA announced September 2025 grant dates – old age on 2 Sep, disability on 3 Sep, child grants on 4 Sep – and urged staggered withdrawals and card use to ease ATM crowds and boost safety.
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