On December, being the closing month for the year 2025, the disbursements would be made every day as per the announced remuneration schedule accepted by SASSA that clears a huge chunk of beneficiaries reliant on grants.
Starting from 10 August, payments for the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant shall be paid in a staggered manner so as to allow smooth payment cycles to be effected for some payments for Old Age Pensions and Disability Grants, thereby reducing congestion at pay points. This article covers the schedule interface, types of payments, and tips for better budget organization by grant beneficiaries.
Payment Schedule for August 2025
SASSA has structured the August 2025 payment cycle to prioritize efficiency. The schedule is as follows:
- Old Age Pension: Payments begin on 10 August 2025 and continue through 12 August. Beneficiaries aged 60 and above will receive R2,090 per month, with those over 75 getting an additional R20.
- Disability Grants: Disbursements start on 13 August 2025, with payments of R2,090 per month for eligible recipients with a valid medical report.
- Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant: The R370 SRD grant, increased from R350 in April 2025, will be paid from 14 August through 20 August in staggered batches based on ID numbers to prevent system overload.
Importance of SASSA Grants
Buying SASSA grants is what keeps many groups running and supplied with food for their households, for health needs, or for transport. In a way, the Old-Age Grant and Disability Grant provide financial security to elderly and disabled workers, while the SRD Grant supports persons who are unemployed and, between the age of 18 and 59, and who fall below an adequate income level. Standing at 5.2% inflation in the year 2024, the pain of having to suffer through an incrementation of the R20 SRD grant plus the R200 pensions and disability grants was therefore doubly grinding yet comforting.
How to Access Grant Money
Examples of grant collection avenues for beneficiaries include:
- In Bank Deposit: Money deposited in verified bank accounts usually takes 2-3 days to be reflected in the beneficiary’s account. Beneficiaries can change their bank details by going to srd.sassa.gov.za.
- Withdrawal at Retail Stores: In collaboration with partner stores such as Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Checkers, Boxer, and USave, registered beneficiaries can withdraw cash by means of their IDs.
- SASSA OUT: Beneficiaries can withdraw money at an ATM of their choice; there is no rush to withdraw funds as the money remains in the account until required.
- SASSA urges its clients to verify their payment status either online or via SMS as the payment date could differ from among the holders of the SRD grants.
Beneficiary Tips
Some of these lessons will help to ease at some point in life:
- Always Keep Your Personal Information Up to Date: Nothing like a change in contacts or banking details to cause payment delays.
- Check Their Status from Time to Time: On payment days, get updates from SASSA. WhatsApp: 082 046 8553, Toll-Free: 0800 60 10 11.
- Staffers Do Pre-Fraud Checks: Report any suspicious activity, and NEVER give out personal information to unauthorized persons.
- Payment for suspicious activity, as with such strict schedules, gives assurance that they will have regulates on their money while their grants sustain their living expenses.
Also read :SASSA Grant Payments Kick Off 10 August 2025 – Discover the Full Weekly Payout Schedule