Millions of SASSA Beneficiaries Successfully Paid with Increased Grants from April 2025
This April 2025, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) implemented increased payments across all permanent social grants, providing much-needed relief to millions of beneficiaries. These adjustments, announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana during the 2025 Budget Speech, aim to support vulnerable citizens dependent on SASSA grants amid rising living costs.
Millions of SASSA Beneficiaries Successfully Paid with Increased Grants from April 2025
From April 2025, SASSA’s social grants with increased payments have been successfully received by millions of South Africans. The social grant adjustments, officially announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana during the Budget Speech earlier this year, ease financial pressures on vulnerable groups facing the country’s economic challenges.
Older persons, people living with disabilities, children, and caregivers were among the recipients who welcomed the new grant amounts. Despite Postbank troubles push 2 million SASSA beneficiaries to new banks, April 2025 payments were made on time.
During the early days of April, with older persons receiving their grants on Wednesday, 2 April 2025, disability grants paid on Thursday, 3 April 2025, and child support and related grants finalized on Friday, 4 April 2025.
Grant Increases Effective April 2025
SASSA increased grant payments starting from April 2025, and these higher amounts will be valid through May 2025, June 2025, July 2025, August 2025, September 2025, and continue until October 2025. A further increase will be announced by the Social Security Agency (SASSA) in October 2025.
- Old Age Grant (Under 75 years age): Increased by R120 to pay R2,310 per month.
- Old Age Grant (Over 75 years age): Increased by R120 to pay R2,330 per month.
- War Veterans Grant (Under 75 years age): Increased by R120 to pay R2,310 per month.
- War Veterans Grant (Over 75 years age): Increased by R120 to pay R2,330 per month.
- Disability Grant: Increased by R120 to pay R2,310 per month.
- Care Dependency Grant: Increased by R120 to pay R2,310 per month.
- Child Support Grant: Increased by R30 to pay R560 per month.
- Child Support Grant Topup: Increased by R10 to pay R280 per month.
- Foster Care Grant: Increased by R70 to pay R1,250 per month.
- Grant in Aid: Increased by R30 to pay R560 per month.
- Social Relief of Distress (SRD): Increased by R20 from R350 to pay R370 per month.
Important Update for Child Grant Beneficiaries
SASSA confirms that the Child Support Grant for qualifying beneficiaries now totals R840 per child, combining the standard R560 payment with a R280 top-up.
For orphaned children under extended care, the total grant amount now doubled to R1,530 per child, which includes the regular R1,250 payment plus the R280 top-up.
Government Extended SASSA Support for Vulnerable South Africans
The government reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that SASSA grant assistance continues to reach those who need it most, with President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Department of Social Development emphasizing the importance of sustaining and strengthening the social grant system into 2026. Meanwhile, an increase to the SRD grant is under consideration as the South African High Court challenges the Treasury over the R370 SASSA grant eligibility criteria.
Beneficiaries who received their grants this April expressed relief and gratitude, noting that even modest increases will go a long way toward covering everyday essentials. SASSA has encouraged all beneficiaries to check SASSA payment dates regularly to avoid any delays or confusion.
The increased grants come at a crucial time, reinforcing the role of social security in preserving dignity and improving living standards for millions of citizens across the country. As South Africa faces continued economic challenges, the government’s focus on social assistance remains essential in supporting those most in need.
