Sassa October Payment Dates 2025-2026

Sassa Allowance Date In October

If you’re a South African citizen who relies on the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) for financial support, you’re probably wondering when the next payment dates are. In this article, we’ll provide you with all the information you need regarding SASSA’s October payment dates.

SASSA usually pays social grants on the first day of each month. However, if the first day falls on a weekend or a public holiday, the payment will be made on the last working day before the first of the month.

Sassa October Payment Dates 2025-2026

SASSA Grant	Sassa Payment Dates For December 2025
Older Person’s Grants	3 October 2025
Disability Grants	4 October 2025
Children’s and all other Grants	5 October 2025

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Sassa October Grants Manual Application Steps 2025-2026

What you should do

Visit the SASSA office nearest to where you live and bring the following document

Your 13-digit bar-coded identity document (ID). If you don’t have an ID:

you must complete an affidavit in a standard SASSA format in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths who is not an SASSA official.

provide a copy of a sworn statement signed by a reputable person (like a councillor, traditional leader, social worker, minister of religion or school principal) who can verify your name and age

fingerprints will be done on your SASSA officials. You will be referred to the Department of Home Affairs to apply for the ID while your application is processed. If you don’t get an ID, your grant will be suspended. present a copy of the following.

A copy of your marital status (if applicable).
A copy of residence.
A copy of your income and/or dividends (if any).
A copy of your assets, including the value of the property you own.
A copy of your private pension (if any).
A copy of Your bank statements for the previous three months.

If you were employed, proof of your Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) membership (‘blue book’) or discharge certificate from your previous employer.

If your spouse died within the last five years, a copy of the will and the first and final liquidation and distribution accounts where applicable.

Please note: If you are too old or sick to travel to the office to apply, a family member or friend can apply on your behalf. The person should take a letter from you and/or a doctor’s note saying why you cannot visit the office.

finish the application form in the presence of the SASSA officer (note that only you as the applicant or an SASSA official may complete the application form). The officer will interview you and tell you if you qualify for the grant.

You will be given a receipt. Keep it as proof that you applied.

How Do I Collect My SASSA 2025 Grant Payment?

If you’re a beneficiary of any of the SASSA grants, then I’m sure you have selected a payment method with which you receive your grant’s payment. If so, you’ll collect your February SASSA Grant payment via your chosen payment method. The SASSA payment methods include bank payment, ATMs, and Retailers like Shoprite, U-Save, Boxer, Pick n Pay, and Checkers.

HOW LONG WILL YOU RECEIVE THE SASSA SRD GRANT FOR

You will receive the SRD Grant as long as you meet the requirements. Applicants are no longer required to reconfirm their grant applications, due to SASSA’s amended regulations.

SASSA Grants Contact Details

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly:

Contact the SASSA Toll-Free Call centre on 0800 60 10 11
Contact the SASSA Head Office on 012 400 2322
Email SASSA Head Office at: Grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za
Contact details of SASSA offices across the country: Contact SASSA

For October, SASSA will be making payments according to its regular schedule. Recipients of the various grants, including the old age pension, disability grant, and child support grant, can expect to receive their payments on their regular payment dates. For more information, please visit SASSA Grants’ official website.

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