Sassa grant: Payment reminder for May

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) grants for May 2025 will be paid next week.

This payout comes amid the security agency’s new implementation of security checks for grant recipients.

Grant payment dates for May

Sassa grant payment dates:

• Older Persons Grant – Tuesday, 6 May 2025
• Disability Grant – Wednesday, 7 May 2025
• Children’s Grants – Thursday, 8 May 2025

Sassa grant increases:

In April 2025, social grants were slightly increased following Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s announcement of higher grant allocations for the year.

• Older Persons (60-74 years) and Disability Grants increased by R130 to R2 315;
• Older Persons (75+ years) Grant increased by R135 to R2 335;
• War Veterans Grant increased by R130 to R2 315;
• Care Dependency Grant increased by R130 to R2 315;
• Child Support Grant increased by R30 to R560;
• Foster Care Grant increased by R70 to R1 250;
• Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD) remains R370

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New ID verification process for Sassa grants

Sassa spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi recently stated that the agency, which uses various forms of identification documents for grants collections, will now be required to undergo biometric enrolment.

The process of biometric enrolment involves the collection of tangible personal information, including fingerprints and facial scans.

However, the new verification process will only be applicable to grant recipients who do not use their ID numbers to collect their payments.

“Beginning on 5 May, all new clients who use alternative forms of identification other than the standard 13-digit South African ID number, as well as existing clients undergoing reviews or changes to their personal information, will be required to undergo compulsory biometric enrolment,” said Letsatsi.

Existing grant recipients using their standard 13-digit South African ID number will not be affected until they are required to change their details.

“This initiative aims to enhance the security and accuracy of client identification within the agency’s systems,” confirmed Letsatsi.

Additional reporting by Jarryd Westerdale.

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