SASSA-increasing-social-grants-that-start-in-October-2025–. This increase in grant money is intended to counteract inflation and increase in cost of living especially with regard to low-income families who rely on grants for their monthly income. While SASSA is still to confirm the exact amounts for each grant, initial reports suggest an increase in the Child Support, Old Age, Disability, Foster Care, and Care Dependency grants. The adjustment will assist recipients in stretching their incomes further while prices for food, transport, and basic utilities get higher.
Which Grants Are Likely To Be Affected?
Grants considered for increases in October include:
- Child Support Grant: May receive only a small increase for those guardians who are caring for children under 18.
- Old Age Pension Grants: These are likely to be prioritized for citizens over 60 years (especially those over 75 years).
- Disability Grant: It may also be increased for beneficiaries with medically certified disabilities falling within the threshold.
- Foster Care & Care Dependency Grants: Both grants for children in foster care and those requiring care due to serious disability are expected to be adjusted for operating cost increase.
The Increase in Grant Amounts to Be Expected
In line with analysts’ commentary, the increase was not expected to be dramatic but to have some meaning in its effect. Some studies give estimates of upward adjustments ranging from R50 to R200, depending on the type of grant. Child Support Grants might get the lower end of the scale, while the larger grants such as Old Age or Disability might come close to the higher level. The intention is to relieve the immediate pressure on citizens rather than compensating fully for cost-of-living increases given a restricted budget.
Eligibility and Effective Date
Beneficiaries who wish to receive the increased grant amount must already be registered with SASSA and have their documentation (ID, bank or collection details, proof of care or disability, etc.) in order. The increase is expected to take effect from the first payment cycle in October; that means that the parents, pensioners, and care providers should see this increase reflected in the funds disbursed early in that month. Those who find themselves in a position where their circumstances or documentation are not up to date might see either a delay in payment or payment at the old rate until such time as arrangements are made.
Before it all happens:
- Make sure your SASSA status is correct: bank, collection point, ID, contact info.
- Make sure they have proper documents of disability or foster status, up to date and submitted.
- Plan your finances for the expected increase; however, do not rely on it fully until official notices appear.
- Watch out for official SASSA information (and website, SMS, or local offices) to give you the exact amount of increase and payments.
Also Read: R700 SASSA Grant 2025: Application Process, Requirements & Payment Schedule