The SASSA Disability Grant is a social assistance allowance paid monthly by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) to persons with permanent or temporary disabilities in so much as that they are unable to work in exchange for pay. In effect, this grant may be spent for living expenses, medical treatment, transport to and from medical clinics, and other disability-related costs. The grant constitutes an important source of income for many qualifying South Africans.
Expected Payment Dates for October 2025
Although the exact dates are usually determined on a regional basis, payments of the Disability Grant generally follow payment schedules for older persons. Beneficiaries will receive their monies early in the month. For October 2025, many believe that payments for the Disability Grant ought to start around the 3rd of October and possibly continue into the first week. To avoid confusion, all recipients should check with their local offices, mark their phones for incoming SMS notices, or brush up on official correspondences in order to know the exact day of payout.
Grant Amount & Recent Adjustments
As of the recent update, the standard Disability Grant amount is R2,315 per month for older persons excluded from the monthly aged grant, those with an age between 60-74. Those aged over 75 are usually treated with a very slightly higher rate. These rates were, therefore, last adjusted in 2025 to cushion against inflation and rising costs of living. If in doubt as to how much you should be drawing, do check that it is the stated amount on your official SASSA statement or official bank notification.
Who Qualifies & Eligibility Requirements
The Disability Grant applicants and beneficiary customers must qualify under the following conditions:
- A South African citizen, permanent resident, or officially recognized refugee.
- A medical assessment that qualifies as a person with a disability, either temporary or permanent, afflicting function and work.
- Aged as per grant guidelines, although age alone is not a disqualification for younger persons with disabilities.
- Pass the means test; as defined by SASSA, income and assets to be under the set threshold.
- Not receiving disabling income or grants.
Beneficiaries should check that their personal, bank, and cellular details are known and updated by SASSA in order to avoid delays in payment.
How Payments Are Made
Payments are paid mostly through direct deposit into your bank account, provided that you have furnished the bank details. If you have not provided such details of course, then they will be paid through any other payment point which may include retail stores, pay-points, or SASSA cardstores.The payout point varies depending on the payout selection you made at registration.
Tips to Avoid Delays or Problems
- Confirm your grant status just a few days before your expected payment date at SASSA’s online portal, mobile SMS service, or in person at any nearest SASSA office.
- Ensure your documentation such as medical or identity documentation is all valid and current. Expiry and missing information are mostly the reasons for the delay.
- Always keep up to date your bank information or payment collection points.
- If payments have failed or have been delayed, report right away! Most of the time these could be solved by rectifying documentation or verification issues.
Also Read: R2,315 SASSA Grant Payments Begin September 2025 — Who Gets Paid First?