SASSA Grants: Don't Lose Your Money! Urgent Update for Beneficiaries!

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued an important update regarding grant payments for August 2025. While payments are scheduled to proceed as planned, SASSA is intensifying its efforts to ensure grant eligibility and prevent fraud. This means beneficiaries need to be extra vigilant to avoid potential disruptions to their payments.

SASSA August 2025 Payment Dates:

• Older Persons Grant: Tuesday, August 5th
• Disability Grant: Wednesday, August 6th
• Children's Grants: Thursday, August 7th

Amounts for specific grants are as follows:

• Old Age (60-74 years) & Disability Grants: R2 315
• Old Age (75+ years) Grant: R2 335
• War Veterans Grant: R2 315
• Care Dependency Grant: R2 315
• Child Support Grant: R560
• Foster Care Grant: R1 250
• SRD Grant: R370

Why Your Grant Could Be at Risk

SASSA is implementing stricter digital reviews and cross-checks of beneficiary data with other government databases. This means any discrepancies or undeclared income could trigger a review of your grant. Black Sash has reported an increase in calls from concerned recipients who have had their grants suspended without clear explanation.

Specifically, SASSA found that around 210,000 beneficiaries failed to report additional income sources. This is a violation of the Social Assistance Act, which requires beneficiaries to notify SASSA of any changes to their financial situation.

What You Need to Do to Protect Your Grant

SASSA is urging beneficiaries who did not receive their monthly grants to visit their nearest local office immediately. To avoid suspension or permanent lapsing of your grant, ensure you have the following documents ready:

• Certified copy of your ID document or smart ID card (with the original).
• Bank statements for the past three months for all active accounts.
• Proof of discharge from your last employer or a sworn affidavit if unavailable.
• Certified birth certificates of children linked to the grant, plus affidavits confirming the whereabouts of biological parents.
• Documentation of property ownership, rates, and taxes for unoccupied property.
• Any paperwork reflecting additional income.

Don't delay! Submit the required documents to your nearest SASSA office to ensure continued access to your social grant. Failure to comply with this verification process could lead to serious consequences.

Black Sash Urges Better Communication

Black Sash is urging SASSA to improve its communication strategies, as many beneficiaries are being cut off without clear explanation. If you are experiencing difficulties, contact Black Sash for assistance.