The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has laid down the official dates for October 2025 grant payments. Beneficiaries are advised to note these dates to ensure they get their grants on time and thus budget well for their month. October Payment Dates For Grants The grant payment dates are set out as follows: These … Read more
In South Africa, the SRD Grant forms part of a greater social protection system and is made available through the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). Up until September 2025, the SRD Grant maintained its pay-out of R370 a month, helping individuals without income to meet basic needs. Many applicants now keenly await an announcement … Read more
The Grant of R700 is part of the SRD programme offered in South Africa and implemented by SASSA. It is given to needy people who are out of jobs, offering some relief until more permanent supports are in place. Who Is Eligible? Usually, applicants for this R700 SRD Grant would need to meet certain requirements … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) disclosed the universally acknowledged payment dates for October 2025 for the Old Age Grant. This information is crucial for millions of pensioners, as these grants are their only source of income. Beneficiaries will be treated to an increased payment amounting to R2,315 as a recent measure to support … Read more
A Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is a monthly cash grant given by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) to an eligible unemployed person who is aged 18-59 and is not able to support himself by any other means. The grant amount has been variously reported as R550 per month (or thereabouts), which … Read more
In 2025, the South African government announced an increase in the Child Support Grant as part of its social grants adjustments. The grant has been raised by R30 per month, which amounts to about a 5.7% increase over the previous rate. This makes the new Child Support Grant R560 per month for eligible children. Other … Read more