SASSA Grant Payment Dates Out For January 2025, Check Latest Pay Rates

As the year-end festive season ends, over 28 million of South Africans relying on SASSA grants are preparing for a challenging period. While the holidays often symbolize joy and family reunions, for many grant recipients, it is a time of careful budgeting and prioritization.

With the country grappling with economic stagnation and a rising cost-of-living crisis, SASSA beneficiaries must navigate financial constraints to make the most of their limited resources.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has assured beneficiaries that January 2025 grant payments will be made on time, providing a modicum of relief during this financially demanding season. These amounts remain consistent with previous disbursements, as no additional bonuses have been announced for the end of the year.

January 2025 SASSA Grant Payment Schedule

Below is a detailed breakdown of the grant payment schedule and amounts for January 2025:

Grant TypePayment DateDetails
Older Persons GrantsTuesday, 3 January 2025R2,190 (aged 60+), R2,210 (aged 75+)
Disability GrantsWednesday, 6 January 2025R2,190
Children’s GrantsThursday, 7 January 2025R530

The SRD grant payment dates are as follows: 25 to 31 January 2025.

SASSA Social Grant Pay Rates

Disability grants will be R2,190, War Veterans grant will be R2,210, Care Dependency grant will be R2,190 and the Foster Care grant will be R1,180.

The Child support Grant will be R530 with the Child Support Grant Top-up being R270 and the SRD grant payment for December 2024 will be R370.

Sassa beneficiaries can then expect a Sassa increase on 1 April and 1 October. The SASSA increases for 2025 are yet to be revealed by Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana and are usually announced during the annual budget speech.

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The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant continues to play a pivotal role for nearly nine million South Africans who depend on it as their sole source of income. While modest in value at R370 per month, the SRD grant serves as a vital lifeline for families facing unemployment and economic instability.

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