The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) remains instrumental in the continuing delivery of social grant programs for millions of citizens. This includes something like the Older Person’s Grant, Disability Grant, Child Support Grant, and Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant. With the rising cost of living in 2025, it has become more important than ever to know when each grant will be paid in order to plan for monthly expenses. SASSA has released the official payment pay list for the months of May, June, and July 2025, so that beneficiaries can prepare in advance.
SASSA Payment Dates for May 2025
In May, grants started to be paid by SASSA, beginning with the Older Person’s Grant on Thursday, May 2. Following this, the Disability Grant was paid on Friday, May 3, while Child Support and other grants were paid from Monday, May 6 onwards. The first week of the month goes to the main categories of grants, with SRD grants being paid later on.
SASSA Payment Dates for June 2025
The dates for June more or less follow the same routine and are as follows: the Older Person’s Grant is due on Monday, June 3, and the Disability Grant on Tuesday, June 4, with other grants, including the Child Support Grant, being paid starting Wednesday, June 5. The idea is to have the beneficiaries access their cash at the beginning of the month so they can better budget and supply for their needs.
SASSA Payment Dates for July 2025
The first days of grants payments in July 2025 are expected to be from Tuesday, July 2, with the Older Person’s Grant, followed by the Disability Grant on July 3, while all the other grants, including child and dependent grants, will be paid out beginning July 4. SRD grants generally function on a rolling basis throughout the month and are often paid out based on the beneficiary’s ID number and their approval status.
How Can You Check Your Payment Status?
Beneficiaries can verify their exact payment dates and check their grants status on the official SASSA website or through the WhatsApp or SMS options provided by the agency. Keeping contact and banking details updated is essential to avoid delays in payments. SASSA also encourages recipients to avoid crowding pay points and ATMs on the first payment day as funds will continue to be available for withdrawals afterward.
Conclusion
SASSA payments scheduled for May, June, and July 2025 provide a fixed and trusted timeline for all grant beneficiaries across South Africa. Early or the first weeks of each month’s grant disbursement enable beneficiaries in planning their finances accordingly to fulfill some necessary needs. Knowing the payment calendar and keeping your records up to date with SASSA gives you a smooth path to access these social support funds on time.