Despite social posts and rumours suggesting a mid October start, the official national calendar did not move to 10 October. SASSA and SA Government communications confirm the standard sequence for October 2025: Older Persons Grant on Thursday 2 October, Disability Grant on Friday 3 October, and all children’s grants on Monday 6 October. Beneficiaries are reminded they do not have to collect on the first day; money remains in accounts and at retailers after the scheduled date.
Alongside the calendar, government implemented a modest R10 increase for major grants from the October cycle. New amounts are 2320 rand for older persons, 2340 rand for older persons aged 75 and above, 2320 rand for disability and care dependency, and 2340 rand for war veterans. Children’s grants remain unchanged.
SASSA October 2025 Payments Shot summary
Item |
Details |
|---|---|
October 2025 pay run, confirmed |
Older persons 2 October 2025. Disability 3 October 2025. Children’s grants 6 October 2025. Funds remain available after the date. |
Grant amounts from October 2025 |
R10 increase: Old age 2320 rand; Old age 75 plus 2340 rand; Disability 2320 rand; Care dependency 2320 rand; War veterans 2340 rand. Children’s grant unchanged. |
SRD R370 timing |
Paid in batches toward month end rather than a single day. Processing and bank reflection can differ by a few days. |
Recent issue in early October |
Some pensioners experienced withdrawal delays on 2 to 3 October due to a payments glitch affecting certain banks. SASSA apologised and said issues were being resolved. |
Official links |
SA Government news on the R10 increase and dates; SASSA payment dates page; SRD portal.(SAnews) |
Why some people thought payments shifted to 10 October
Early in the month, some older persons reported that although their grant showed as paid, they could not withdraw funds at certain banks. SASSA acknowledged technical issues between payment processors and a bank and apologised. Media reports indicate about fifteen thousand beneficiaries were affected and corrections were made the following day. These operational hiccups created confusion but did not change the national pay dates.
The complete October 2025 calendar
- Older Persons Grant: Thursday 2 October 2025
- Disability Grant: Friday 3 October 2025
- Children’s grants including Child Support, Foster Care and others: Monday 6 October 2025
This three step sequence is designed to reduce queues and prioritise older persons and persons with disabilities first.
Important: Provinces do not run separate date ranges for these three headline categories. The dates above apply nationally. If you use a bank account, retailer or cash pay point, you can access your funds after the date without losing money by waiting a few days.
SRD R370: who qualifies and when it pays
The Social Relief of Distress grant remained at 370 rand in 2025. Core eligibility includes being aged 18 to 59, a South African citizen, permanent resident or recognised refugee living in South Africa, and having income below the 624 rand monthly threshold. SRD is paid in batches toward the end of each month rather than on the same day as other grants, and it can take 2 to 3 business days to reflect depending on your bank. Always verify your own date on the SRD portal.
SRD status checks and appeals are handled online at the official SRD website. Use the portal to update banking details and check the specific batch window shown for your ID.
What to do before your payment day
- Check your banking details
Make sure the name on your bank account matches your ID and your SASSA record. Name or bank changes right before pay day can delay a deposit. - Do not rush on day one
Funds remain available after the scheduled date. Going later can help avoid long queues at retailers and ATMs. - Keep your card and PIN secure
Never share one time pins, card PINs or bank login details with anyone. If your card has expired, arrange a replacement through SASSA ahead of time. - Track official notices
For date confirmations, increases and service advisories, rely on SAnews and SASSA official pages, not unverified posts.
Missed your date or saw a delay
You do not lose your grant if you do not withdraw on the exact day. If a withdrawal fails due to a technical issue, try again later or the next day. Where a systemic delay occurs, SASSA states that funds will be available once the bank issue clears. If you still cannot access funds after a few working days, contact SASSA with your ID and payment reference.
Ways to get paid
- Bank account deposit to your own account
- SASSA or Postbank card at retailers and ATMs
- Designated cash pay points in some areas
You can switch methods, but allow processing time and follow the official instructions to avoid missing a cycle.
FAQs
Q1): Did SASSA move October payments to 10 October 2025?
No. The official October 2025 dates remained older persons on 2 October, disability on 3 October and children’s grants on 6 October. Funds stay available after the date.
Q2): What amounts applied from October 2025?
Government implemented a 10 rand increase for several grants. New amounts include old age 2320 rand, old age 75 plus and war veterans 2340 rand, disability 2320 rand and care dependency 2320 rand. Children’s grants were unchanged.
Q3): When is SRD R370 paid in October?
SRD is processed in batches toward month end and can take a few days to reflect depending on your bank. Check your personal date on the SRD portal.
Q4): Can provinces run their own different dates?
No. The three headline dates are national. Queues and retailer capacity are managed locally, but the schedule does not change by province.
Q5): What if my money shows paid but I cannot withdraw?
Where a bank or processor glitch occurs, SASSA indicates the funds remain due and will become available once the issue is resolved. If the problem persists for several working days, contact SASSA with your ID and payment reference.
Q6): Where can I verify dates and amounts?
Use the SA Government newsroom article and SASSA’s payment dates page for the latest official confirmations.
