All Systems Go: SASSA Confirms R10 Increase for Social Grants in October 2025

All Systems Go: SASSA Confirms R10 Increase for Social Grants in October 2025

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that social grant amounts will increase in the October 2025 payment cycle.

The adjustment follows Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Budget Speech earlier this year, where he announced two phases of increases for the 2025/26 financial year — a major adjustment in April and a smaller one in October.

Also Read: New Digital Era: Sassa Introduces Mandatory Biometrics for All New Social Grant Applicants

R10 Increase Across Key Grants

According to SASSA, the October adjustment will see a R10 increase across several grants:

Old Age Grant: R2 310 → R2 320
Old Age Grant (over 75 years): R2 330 → R2 340
War Veterans Grant: R2 330 → R2 340
Disability Grant: R2 310 → R2 320
Care Dependency Grant: R2 310 → R2 320

SASSA CEO Welcomes the Adjustment

SASSA CEO Themba Matlou welcomed the increase, describing it as a necessary intervention to help vulnerable South Africans cope with rising living costs.
“This reaffirms government’s commitment to protecting the most vulnerable in society, easing financial burden and cushioning them against economic hardships,” Matlou said.

He added that preparations for the October payment cycle are complete, assuring beneficiaries that payments will be made without any interruptions.

Payment Dates for October Grants

The agency has also released the payment schedule for October 2025:

Old Age Grants: 02 October 2025
Disability Grants: 03 October 2025
Children’s Grants: 06 October 2025

SASSA encouraged beneficiaries to collect their grants on the stipulated dates and assured them of smooth payment processes.

Social Media Reacts

@sthefoingthings;

Sassa continues to mock south Africans, R10 increase in this economy that is expensive, why not R100-R500.

@Themba_Ndlovu_;

This R10 increase is an insult to millions of poor South Africans who depend on these grants to survive. Food, transport, and electricity prices have skyrocketed, yet government thinks R10 is enough to “ease the burden.” This is not relief it’s a slap in the face. People can’t live on crumbs while politicians enjoy luxury. SASSA and Treasury need to take this seriously and give beneficiaries a real increase that matches the cost of living.

@Zani_Baccaria;

R10 can’t even buy bread bro

@SmSA;

I wonder who came up with the idea of R10. Why not wait until you’re ready to make a significant jump, like R50, when you can? This is truly an insult.

@TheeBLCKBARBI;

This is a joke right?!? R10

The post All Systems Go: SASSA Confirms R10 Increase for Social Grants in October 2025 appeared first on iHarare News.