GOOD news for September 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grants
September 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grants are payable to beneficiaries on Tuesday 2 September 2025. Although unconfirmed by the agency, these could be the last before a minor increase that typically takes place annually in October. While unconfirmed, October 2025 could see a nominal SASSA grant increase to keep pace with the rising cost of living. Image: File
Nevertheless, all South African Social Security Agency grant recipients are urged to authenticate their accounts before September to avoid any payment delays. Back in June, the agency announced more stringent income verification processes to eliminate fraud and 'wastage.'
As such, more than a quarter of a million 'core' grant recipients were investigated for breaching the income threshold. These clients received a text from SASSA, asking them to report to a branch office with particulars that verify their income. The agency is now able to better cross-reference income data from third-party sources. Image: File
Moreover, to avoid any SASSA grant payment disruption, the agency added a fourth payment date. This will typically fall on the first Friday of every month for the rest of 2025. And SASSA CEO Temba Matlou asked all SASSA senior management to step up and assist beneficiaries with all income verification procedures.
The agency also shared information on illegal SASSA grant deductions that have been plaguing Older Person recipients. It explained what may look like a R165 monthly deduction could be coming from a nefarious funeral policy provider posing as SASSA. Therefore, the government entity confirmed that it will never make a deduction from your grant monies with authorisation. A fourth payment date was introduced to stop delays following income verification. Image: File
Allow us also to remind you that the asset and income limits enforced by the agency have quietly increased in 2025. Older Person annual income may not exceed R107 800 (single) and R215 760 (married). These figures have been upped from R101 640 and R203 380, respectively.
Which is way more than inflation, at 20%. Likewise, a SASSA Older Person beneficiaries' assets should not be valued higher than R1 524 600 (single) R3 049 200 (married). Once again, this is up from R1 438 800 and R2 877 600, respectively. SASSA grants can be deposited in your personal bank account or through the Postbank Gold card. Image: File
Nevertheless, retiring South African residents are turning 60 every day, so how can they apply for September 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grants? Well, there are no online application forms, everyone must apply in-person at a SASSA branch. You may get a friend or family member to apply on your behalf if you have a doctor's note. Be sure your present the following information to SASSA: Bring along your official RSA identity document (ID).
Provide all documents proving your marital status.
Supply a proof of residence (a utility bill with your name on it).
Show all proof of income and/or financial dividends.
Bring any information regarding assets, valuation of property.
You must declare any private pension in your name.
Provide a valid three months' statement certified by your bank (no older than three months').
Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) membership book, or discharge certificate from your previous employer.
A copy of your will, and first and final liquidation and distribution accounts if your spouse has passed away in the last five years. Elderly beneficiaries are warned against any funeral policy providers claiming to be from SASSA, as the agency does not offer such services. Image: File
The agency pays grants to 45% of the population, so new September 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grants will typically only be processed in a three-month wait period. Nevertheless, if you are unsuccessful, you have 90 days to lodge an appeal with the Department of Social Development (DSD) by clicking HERE.
Beyond September 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grants, here are the remaining payment dates for the rest of the year. Thankfully, each falls on a four-week cycle: OCTOBER – Thursday 2 October 2025 (potential increase unconfirmed)
(potential increase unconfirmed) NOVEMBER – Tuesday 4 November 2025
DECEMBER – Tuesday 2 December 2025
And a reminder if your September 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grants are questioned and you're found to be over the income limit, you must pay all the money back. SASSA offers three repayment systems. One is a direct lump sum. The second is debit order which runs off your personal bank account each month. And, finally, a payment plan can be arrange. But it will accrue interest and end up costing you more in the long run.
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