This was officially confirmed by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) that social grants will increase; payment begins April 2025. This news is comforting since it means relief for millions of South Africans who depend on these kinds of grants for themselves and their families to get by every month. The increase in grants is thus part of the economic program by the government with a view to cushioning the impact of rising living costs and inflation.
Revised Rates Of The Grants – April 2025
Increases that will come into effect from April 1, 2025:
- Older Persons Grant: R2,090-R2,190 for persons under 75 years of age and R2,110-R2,210 for persons 75 years or older.
- Disability Grant: R2,190 from R2,090.
- Child Support Grant: R530-R510 per child.
- Foster Child Grant: R1,170-R1,130.
- Care Dependency Grant: R2,190 to be matched with the disability grant.
- War Veterans Grant: R2,210 up from R2,110.
These adjustments are part of a phased implementation of the 2025 budget allocation aimed at assisting low-income households and vulnerable groups.
Schedule For Grant Payment in April 2025
SASSA has also made known the official payment timetable for the month of April 2025.
- Older Persons Grant: Tuesday, April 2, 2025
- Disability Grant: Wednesday, April 3, 2025
- Child Support & Other Grants: Thursday,April 4, 2025
Beneficiaries are reminded that payments will be made in tranches to avoid the long lines and technical delays. Funds will be available via Postbank accounts, retail partners, and ATMs.
How To Draw Your Money
All grant holders should have their banking details updated, and no recipient must use illegal channels for the payment process. As the transition to Postbank card continues, beneficiaries are expected to keep note of the May 31, 2025 deadline to switch from the old SASSA gold card to the new black Postbank card.
Conclusion
The grant increase comes just after households are preparing against the winter’s onslaught. The government is making the right move to assist the poorest of the poor in South Africa in getting through life. Beneficiaries are encouraged to confirm their status via online or SMS inquiries and report any payment irregularities or fraud directly to SASSA.
Stay updated via the SASSA official website or your nearest SASSA office.
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