I would like to bring to your attention that SASSA (South African Social Security Agency) issues several types of grants, including those for older persons, disability, child support, and social relief of distress (SRD). The grants issued by SASSA enable millions of South Africans to meet their basic food, health, and educational needs. In September 2025, SASSA reconfirmed that the grant payments would start on 2 September. With reference to this article, I would like to bring to notice that payment dates, other relevant details, and instructions for the recipients are also included.
September 2025 Payment Schedule
To plan ahead financially, SASSA has issued the payment schedule for September 2025. As in the past months, the payment dates have been staggered. This serves to enhance the collection of payments and to serve the most vulnerable people first. The payment dates are as follows:
- Payment of the Older Persons Grant: Tuesday, 2 September 2025
- Payment of the Disability Grant: Wednesday, 3 September 2025
- Payment of the Child Support and Other Grants: Thursday, 4 September 2025
Payments for the SRD R370 grant for the unemployed are usually disbursed last. Recipients are advised to verify their payment dates on the SASSA website at www.sassa.gov.za. To assist in the organisation of queues, SASSA recommends that people should not rush to collection points on the first day.
Fraudulent Behaviour & Biometric Enrolment
Fraudulent activities continue to rise sharply and require new controls by SASSA. SASSA is implementing new biometric enrolment systems, which are integrated with fraud detection, in an attempt to reduce instances of fingerprint and facial recognition fraud. One of the more problematic issues is with forged ID documents due to the fact that they result in SASSA’s funds not being paid to the rightful beneficiaries. The CEO of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), Themba Matlou, noted that the new system will boost security: “The issues that caused the delays have been resolved. Now, implementation will be completed without further delays.” Beneficiaries should visit SASSA offices to finalize their registration and ensure uninterrupted payments.
Protecting Against Unauthorised Deductions
SASSA has raised concerns about unauthorised deductions from grants. They allow only one deduction per month, which cannot exceed 10% of the grant, and need the beneficiary’s authorisation. All unauthorised deductions should be reported without delay at a SASSA office. They may also be reported by sending an SMS with the ID number and the financial service provider name to 34548. Being alert helps beneficiaries retain their grant money.
How to Access Your Payment Information
Beneficiaries who want to verify when their payment was made and check its status can:
- Visit srd.sassa.gov.za, and enter their ID and phone numbers to view the status.
- Send their application ID via WhatsApp to 082 046 8553.
- Text “STATUS [ID number]” to 32555.
- Look under the “Discovery” section on the Moya app for SRD-related information.
By monitoring their payments, beneficiaries can timely identify issues like payments flagged as “referred,” which necessitate additional identity verification procedures to resolve. Such identity-related payment issues may be addressed through online verification.
Guidance for Beneficiaries
To prevent any disruptions in receiving funds, the beneficiaries must update their contact and banking details at the closest SASSA centre or on the SASSA website. They must be on the lookout for scams that SASSA has issued warnings about, scams that deal with payments of early funds, bonuses or anything of that nature. Such scams must be ignored as SASSA issues all its information through its authorised communication channels. Beneficiaries may visit SASSA or call the SASSA toll-free number 0800 60 10 11 for help.
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