Against recent rumors, SASSA denied claims of double payments being issued, if this is to say so. The agency issued a warning to the public never to buy announcements that promote double payments or anything “2x,” as such are never genuine and possible claims. (No cigarette endorsements have ever confirmed the plan.) Official SASSA statements reaffirm that any increase would be subject to the usual budget process.
It is worth noting that recent years have seen SASSA grants being raised rather modestly—usually by about R10 at the October increase or similar small increments—rather than through major multipliers.
Scheduled Social Grant Increases in October 2025
Under the 2025 budget, SASSA will be conducting a R10 increase in certain key social grants, to take effect on 1 October 2025. Included in the category receiving an increase are the following types of grants:
- Old Age Grants (60 to 74 years)
- Old Age Grants (75+ years)
- War Veterans Grant
- Disability Grant
- Care Dependency Grant
Though on the small side, the increments are intended to enable beneficiaries to keep some pace with inflation and the rising cost of living.
SASSA also strongly reassures the public that no disruptions shall be allowed to take place in benefit payments despite the flood of misinformation going around. “All existing payments will continue to be disbursed uninterrupted,” the agency emboldens.
What Beneficiaries Should Know
In case you rely on the grants that have been mentioned above, here are some things you might want to have in mind:
- You do not have to reapply for the newly increased grant amounts and the amount should be adjusted automatically for qualifying beneficiaries.
- Increases are applied equally to all grants listed and are not doubled or multiplied by any amount.
- Avoid trusting social media posts or any unverified communication claiming that you will be entitled to a”double grant”-these are scams and misleading.
- Keep in touch through official SASSA avenues, such as the SASSA media statements page, to ensure that you do not fall prey to misinformation.
Also Read: October 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grant Hike: Updated Payouts & Eligibility