SASSA Grant Payment Dates for April 2025: The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the social grants payment dates for April 2025. This information is important for all beneficiaries who receive pensions, disability grants, childcare and foster grants.
Announcement of payment dates in advance allows beneficiaries to plan their expenses in advance and avoid unnecessary delays or congestion.
SASSA Grant Payment Dates for April 2025
SASSA has released the grant payment dates for April 2025 with the start of the new financial year. This information will assist all beneficiaries in planning their budget and daily expenses.
SASSA grant payment dates:
- Older Persons Grant – 3 April 2025
- Disability Grant – 4 April 2025
- Childcare, Foster Child and Other Grants – 5 April 2025
- R350-SRD Grant – will be paid by the end of the month
Beneficiaries who want to avoid standing in queues can update their banking details with SASSA to have the money deposited directly into their account.
Increase in SASSA grant amount
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced an increase in grants effective from April 2025. The new payments will be as follows:
| Grant Type | New Amount (R) |
|---|---|
| Old Age Grant | 2,315 |
| War Veterans Grant | 2,335 |
| Disability Grant | 2,315 |
| Foster Care Grant | 1,250 |
| Care Dependency Grant | 2,315 |
| Child Support Grant | 560 |
| Grant-in-Aid | 560 |
Beneficiaries can plan their new payments from April to take advantage of this increase.
Process to replace SASSA gold card
In March 2024, Postbank announced that about 1.9 million SASSA gold card holders must switch to Postbank’s black card before the deadline of 20 March 2025.
Postbank Chief Operating Officer Yurekha Singh clarified that there are no plans to extend this deadline. However, if some beneficiaries are unable to make the switch by the deadline, they can still access their grants through cardless cash withdrawals at post offices and retail stores.
Postbank began the process of replacing SASSA gold cards with black cards in September 2024, and now the deadline to complete it is 31 March 2025.
Conclusion
It is important for beneficiaries receiving SASSA grants to know when their payments will be due in April 2025 and how they can make the process of receiving the grant smooth. To ensure timely receipt of pension, disability and childcare grants, visit SASSA’s official website and update your banking details.
If you still have a SASSA Gold Card, convert it to a Postbank Black Card as soon as possible so that your payment process is not disrupted.
For safe and smooth payment of your grants, always know your grant dates in advance and plan accordingly.
FAQs
Q. When will SASSA pensioners receive their grant in April 2025?
A. Pensioners will receive their grant on April 3, 2025.
Q. What is the payment date for Disability Grants?
A. Disability Grants will be paid on April 4, 2025.
Q. When will Child Support and Foster Care Grants be paid?
A. These grants will be paid on April 5, 2025.
Q. Has the SASSA grant amount increased in April 2025?
A. Yes, various grants have increased, with the Old Age Grant now at R2,315 and the Child Support Grant at R560.
Q. How can I receive my SASSA payment without standing in a queue?
A. You can add your banking details to receive the grant directly into your bank account.