The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed the official schedule for SASSA payment for September 2025.
Beneficiaries of old age, disability, child support, and Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grants will receive their payments on the specified dates to ensure timely financial support.
SASSA Payment Dates for September 2025
- Old Age Grant: Tuesday, 2 September 2025
- Disability Grant: Wednesday, 3 September 2025
- Child Support and All Other Grants: Thursday, 4 September 2025
SASSA has advised beneficiaries to avoid rushing to withdraw their money on the first day. Instead, funds can be accessed gradually or used directly through the SASSA card for purchases, which reduces long queues, overcrowding, and risks associated with carrying large sums of cash.
Important Announcements from SASSA
- Unauthorised Deductions: Beneficiaries must be aware of illegal deductions from their grants. If any money is taken without consent, report it immediately to the nearest SASSA office or lodge a dispute via SMS by sending your ID number and the service provider’s name to 34548.
- Legal Protection: By law, only one deduction per month is permitted, up to a maximum of 10% of the grant, and only if the beneficiary has given consent.
- SRD Payments: Social Relief of Distress (SRD) payments for August 2025 are scheduled between 27 and 30 August 2025. Delays caused by a “referred” status can be resolved online, after which payments will resume in the next cycle along with any outstanding amounts.
FAQ: SASSA Payment for September 2025
1. What are the SASSA payment dates for September 2025?
Old Age Grant: 2 September, Disability Grant: 3 September, and Child Support plus other grants: 4 September 2025.
2. When will the SRD grant for August 2025 be paid?
SRD payments will take place between 27 and 30 August 2025.
3. Can beneficiaries withdraw SASSA money on any day?
Yes, once the funds are deposited, they remain available. It is safer to withdraw gradually or use the SASSA card for purchases.
4. How do I report unauthorised deductions from my grant?
You can report at a SASSA office or send your ID number and the financial service provider’s name via SMS to 34548.
5. What deductions are legally allowed from a SASSA grant?
Only one deduction per month, up to 10% of the grant, with the beneficiary’s consent.
6. What should I do if my SASSA status shows “referred”?
You must verify your identity online. Once resolved, payments will resume from the next cycle, including arrears.
7. Can I use my SASSA card for payments instead of withdrawing cash?
Yes, the SASSA card can be used directly for goods and services, reducing the need to carry cash.