The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in an announcement has given a payment schedule for the payment of R2,315 Old Age Grant for the month of October 2025. Since these funds act as a lifeline for the elderly in South Africa, SASSA has given the entire payment calendar on a provincial basis to smoothen payment processing.
Increase in the Old Age Grant for 2025
Old Age Grant amounts were increased from R2,315 per month in April 2025 so as to offer relief to pensioners burdened by the rising cost of living. As a further level of support for the elderly, the government gives beneficiaries above 75 years a slightly higher grant of R2,335 in view of soaring food price levels, basic healthcare, and utility bills.
October 2025 Old Age Grant Payment Dates
The SASSA old age grant payment date has officially been announced for October. The beneficiaries will be paid starting from 2 October 2025, with instalments staggered dangerously across provinces to see to it that there is no overcrowding at collection points and ATMs:
- KwaZulu-Natal (KZN): 2 October 2025
- Eastern Cape: 2 October 2025
- Western Cape: 3 October 2025
- Gauteng: 3 October 2025
- Free State: 4 October 2025
- Limpopo: 4 October 2025
- Mpumalanga: 5 October 2025
- North West: 5 October 2025
- Northern Cape: 6 October 2025
The client wishes that this staggered schedule is to allow the aged to safely access their grants without pressure being exerted upon the SASSA pay points.
Grant Acquisition by Beneficiaries
Several legal options for pensioners before SASSA are:
- Direct Bank Deposit: Such unfamiliar payments go directly into the duly confirmed bank account of a beneficiary, so faster and secure means of paying.
- SASSA Gold Card: Withdrawals may occur at any ATM or retail outlet, including Shoprite, Boxer, Pick n Pay, and Spar.
- Community Pay Points: Mostly situated in rural areas with SASSA teams paying the grants to the beneficiaries.
- ATMs Arranged for Convenience Rather Than Pay Point Queues: SASSA, however, urges elderly persons to use the ATM or retailers to their convenience to avoid standing in long queues at pay points.
Precautions for Beneficiaries
Keep the SASSA Gold Card active since it remains valid for ATM/retail withdrawals:
- Never walk with huge amounts of cash: Beneficiaries should only withdraw what they need at the moment so that they do not become victims of robbery.
- Keep up with it: Beneficiaries should organize themselves and keep abreast with the official SASSA website and SMS notifications on any changes that occur on dates.