The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed the payment schedule for May 2025 social grants. The announcement, shared on their verified platforms, outlines specific payout dates for older persons, disability, and child support grants.
According to SASSA, these payments will be made as follows:
- Older Persons’ Grants: From Tuesday, 6 May 2025
- Disability Grants: From Wednesday, 7 May 2025
- Children’s Grants: From Thursday, 8 May 2025
These payment dates include any other grants linked to the specified accounts.
Beneficiaries are reminded that there is no need to rush to withdraw cash on the first day. Once deposited, the funds will remain in the account until needed.
The announcement comes at a critical time as many households rely heavily on these monthly payments for survival. As always, SASSA encourages grant recipients to ensure that their personal and banking details are up to date to avoid delays or failed transactions.
This update is particularly important for communities in rural and township areas where early withdrawals often lead to long queues and potential safety concerns.
For grant status checks and more information, beneficiaries are urged to visit the official SASSA website at www.sassa.gov.za or contact the toll-free line at 0800 60 10 11.
Summary of May 2025 SASSA Grant Payment Dates:
| Grant Type | Payment Date |
| Older Persons’ Grants | Tuesday, 6 May |
| Disability Grants | Wednesday, 7 May |
| Children’s Grants | Thursday, 8 May |
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Why are we only getting paid on 6th May and not the 2nd as was stated in a previous notice. It is long past the due date. We also have accounts to be paid.
Please specify, when will the old age grant be paid to pensioners. Will it be paid on Saturday 3 May 2025 or the 6th of May 2025. Thankyou Avril Jennifer Sexton.
Dear Avril Jennifer Sexton,
Thank you for your question and for engaging with Pondoland Times.
According to the official SASSA payment schedule, the Older Persons (Old Age) Grant will be paid on Tuesday, 6 May 2025. SASSA generally avoids weekend payments, which is why this grant is being processed on the closest working day.
Please note that grant funds may reflect at different times depending on your payment method or bank. We always advise checking your SASSA status on the official portal at https://srd.sassa.gov.za for personalized updates.
Warm regards,
Pondoland Times Team
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Please can we get our grants. Early for. May we don’t have food ,yol said by the 2nd we get out grant but now yol say on the 6th which is so far he we going to survive an I’m disabled please if u can help us out for an earlier date please Mr president wva free
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