Good news, as the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has avowed to give grant beneficiaries a double payment in April 2025. The funds will come in view of supplementary support to those more vulnerable and who have to cope with rather elevated living costs, school holidays, and Easter racing. This article covers everything you need to know about double payments, including eligibility criteria and payment amounts.
Why Double Payments Will Be?
According to the donor, this double payment will ease the constraints on grant beneficiaries more especially around holiday times and to compensate for delays in payment as some beneficiaries have complained of having payments delayed in some recent months, thus smoothly paving the path for the continued benefit simultaneous to other beneficiaries.
Moreover, April marks the beginning of the new financial year, so the Department of Social Development would have also made decisions on any adjustments or backdated payments occurring at this time. So, this double payment in an exceptional Instance will not take place again on a monthly basis to give relief in one month.
Who Qualifies For The Double Grants?
These double payments will apply to several grants under the SASSA umbrella and include:
- Older Persons Grant
- Disability Grant
- Child Support Grant
- Foster Child Grant
- Care Dependency Grant
- War Veterans Grant
- SRD R370 Grant (on a case-by-case basis)
They, however, should be designated as active and approved by SASSA and should not have skipped any previous re-application or verification process.
Changes In Payment Amounts Suitable For April 2025
Here are new individual grant amounts for April in light of the latest announcements regarding increases to grants:
- Older Persons Grant: R2,180 (previously R2,090)
- Disability Grant: R2,180
- Child Support Grant: R530
- Foster Child Grant: R1,180
- SRD Grant: R370
In April 2025, beneficiaries will receive double the amounts above. For instance, an Older Persons Grant recipient may get R4,360 for the month.
Payment Dates And What To Do
The payments will be staggered over the last two weeks of April. Beneficiaries must verify their status online through the SASSA portal or alternatively visit the nearest pay point, and payments will be automatically credited into the client’s accounts using Postbank or SASSA cards.
Ensure your banking details and contact details are up to date to prevent any delays.
Conclusion
Wait for the official statement from SASSA but, do not fall for the scams that promise “extra bonuses” that go around online. Always confirm any updates through SASSA’s official website or social media channels.
Also Read: SASSA R1370 Grant 2025: Full Eligibility And Application Guide