SASSA also delayed the payment of grants in August 2025. The delay caused a good chunk of beneficiaries to require the grants for food sustenance alone. This article contains the compensated schedule, causes of delay, and what you can do to check your grant status before the deadline of the 16th of August. Disturbances will be easier on you if you’re nurtured and prepared.
Revised Payment Schedule for August 2025
The payment dates were moved to lessen the impact of these delays on the beneficiaries and to keep them out of their money for as short as possible. The rescheduled payment dates are as follows:
- Older Persons Grant: 2 August to 5 August 2025.
- Disability Grant: 5 August to 7 August 2025.
- Child Support Grant: 6 August to 9 August 2025.
- SRD R370 Grant: 11 August to 16 August 2025.
The rescheduling aided in upgrading and verifying the system. Therefore, beneficiaries should keep their calm and not hurry to the banks on day one; the money is theirs, and it rests in their accounts till such time that they choose to take it out.
Why Are Payments Delayed?
The Payment Delays:Technical and administrative matters that caused…payment delays:
- System Upgrades: PostBank and some other SASSA partner banks are undergoing system updates that impact payment processing.
- Verification Backlogs: These new biometric and income verification processes have delayed the approval of claims primarily for SRD grant beneficiaries.
- Fraud Detection: Since such methods of detecting false claims have been improved, accounts are being flagged for further investigation.
SASSA is taking every step to fix such problems, with systems being restored to operational status in phases to allow a smooth resumption of payments. It is best to check your status at this time as well, given that there could be over 2.8 million beneficiaries affected.
Checking Your Grant Status
In 2025, SASSA gave a status-check and update tool to avoid any uncertainties. It comprises the following steps:
- Go to the official SASSA SRD portal at srd.sassa.gov.za.
- Input your SA ID Number and registered mobile number.
- Click submit to know about the payment status and updated payment date.
The other method is to send “SASSA” through WhatsApp on 082 046 8553 and select “Check My SRD Status.” By checking before 16 August, you would be able to know if there are any issues pending application like verification, or wrong bank details.
Steps To Consider When A Payment Goes Missing
Should the grant not be paid by SASSA on the 16th of August, immediate action should be taken
- Call SASSA: The toll-free number to call is 0800 60 10 11. An email can also be dropped at grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za.
- Verify Your Details: Cross-check the banking details and contact numbers on the SRD portal.
- If the issue has lasted longer, go to the nearest SASSA office with your identity documents and grant reference number.
- Always maintain updated details and never refuse any verification request from SASSA, so as not to inconvenience yourself later.
The Tips To Avoid Any Delay In The Future
In order to protect against any late payment in the future, it is recommended that:
- Keep bank details and contact information updated on the SASSA portal.
- Respond to SASSA’s SMS or instructions on a timely basis.
- Avoid scam channels, i.e., suspicious links or dubious calls.
As long as one continues to be cautious, there is nothing that can hamper the smooth payments of grants on time.