SASSA has confirmed that payments will begin on Tuesday, 4 November, starting with older persons, followed by disability and children’s grants. Beneficiaries who do not receive their grant on time are urged to visit their nearest SASSA office for a possible review.
Who Qualifies
The following groups qualify for monthly SASSA social grants:
- Older persons aged 60 and above
- Individuals with disabilities (temporary or permanent)
- Primary caregivers of children under 18
- Foster parents and recipients of child support grants
- War veterans and care dependency recipients
You must have a valid South African ID or refugee status and meet the income means test as set out by SASSA.
When to Expect Payments
| Grant Type | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant | Tuesday, 4 November 2025 |
| Disability Grant | Wednesday, 5 November 2025 |
| Children’s Grant | Thursday, 6 November 2025 |
Note: Once paid, funds remain in your account — you do not need to withdraw them all at once.
How to Check Your SASSA Status
Beneficiaries can check their grant status in several ways:
- Online via the SASSA SRD website
- WhatsApp: Send “SASSA” to 082 046 8553
- USSD: Dial
*120*3210#or*120*69277#on your phone - In Person: Visit your local SASSA office
What To Do If You Didn’t Get Paid
If you didn’t receive your grant on the scheduled date:
- Visit your nearest SASSA office
- Bring your ID, proof of application, and grant card
- You may be due for a review, or your card may have issues
SASSA warns that no SMS or email will ask for personal banking details, and all reviews must happen in person or via authorised channels.
Official Sources
- SASSA Official Website
- SASSA Grants Application Portal
- SRD Status Check
- Toll-free Helpline: 0800 60 10 11
- WhatsApp Helpdesk: 082 046 8553
Final Reminder
Make sure your contact details are up to date.
Do not share your SASSA card PIN with anyone.
Report lost or stolen SASSA cards immediately.
updated on 03 November 2025
Regarding your article “SASSA Grant 2025: March Payments, Gold Card Transition, and April Increases”, you made it sound as if you can have your card replaced by dialing that number from your cellphone, which is not the case. The number merely informs you where to go to have it replaced.
Also, the number is incorrect. It is *120*218*3#.
My sister passed away on 21st Jan 2025. Is there any funds still available to be payed out to her estate? I dont have any contact details of a SASSA in Tzaneen although she lived in Gauteng. Mat you please provide me with a contact person at SASSA in Tzaneen? Please. Ive being appointed as the executor of her estate. Thanks my cellphone number is 0716854352
Hi can we still pay with the cold card this month please.