SASSA Grant Boost 2025 : There is now quantitative easing South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has validated a social grant increment for September 2025. This increment specifically targets the social grant recipients. It comes as a relief on the part of the South African government for the recipients who face social grant increment challenges. The increment was long overdue as living costs have continued to soar for the past few years. More strenuous is the increment that was not met for the entire duration of 2025. More so, numerous South Africans fully depend on the social grant.
Updated Payment Amounts For September 2025
South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced the amounts that beneficiaries will start to receive in September 2025. Such increases will, however, cut across different categories such as:
- Old Age Pension Grant : now R2,315 a month.
- Disability Grant : now R2,315.
- Child Support Grant : R560 per child.
- Foster Child Grant : now R1,250.
- Care Dependency Grant : R2,315.
- War Veterans Grant : now R2,335.
These increases will help a lot to families who are under food rationing, movement, and medical aid structures.
Why The Increase Matters
The increase for September 2025 comes at a challenging time for South African households, which are struggling with rising fuel, electricity, and grocery bills. For an estimated 18 million citizens, these grants serve as the only dependable means of income. Although the increase is small, it is sure to improve their lives in small but meaningful ways and ease the burdens of covering their basic needs.
Payment Schedule For September 2025
In order to maintain order, SASSA has published the official payment dates:
- Older Persons Grants : starting Wednesday, 3 September 2025
- Disability Grants : starting Thursday, 4 September 2025
- Child Support and other grants : starting Friday, 5 September 2025
There is no need for any beneficiary to access their funds on the very first day; once funds are deposited, the money remains securely in their accounts, at their disposal anytime they choose to withdraw it.
Verifying Your Details
In an ongoing effort to prevent payment delays, SASSA maintains its advisory for all beneficiaries to keep their contact and banking details current. Retail store, ATM, or Postbank users should also ensure that their payment methods are active and accessible.
Also Read: R370 SRD Grant September 2025: Check If Your Payment Is Approved This Month