Social Grant
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South Africa
Dec 2, 2025
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has confirmed its December 2025 grant payment schedule, with payouts starting earlier than usual to give more than 19 million beneficiaries a festive-season boost.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed its December 2025 grant payment schedule, with payouts starting earlier than usual to give more than 19 million beneficiaries a festive-season boost.
As households prepare for the holidays, SASSA is urging recipients to verify their personal and banking details promptly to avoid any last-minute issues.
"If you did not get your social grant on the dat you were intended to be paid, please urgently visit your nearest SASSA office as you may be due for review," the agency said.
Grant payment dates for December 2025
Older Persons Grant: Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Disability Grant: Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Children’s Grants: Thursday, 4 December 2025
SASSA grant amounts
Social Relief of Distress Grant: R370
Old Age (75 and over) Grant: R2,335
War Vterans Grant: R2,315
Care Dependency Grant: R2,315
Child Support Grant: R560
Foster Care Grant: R1,250
Old Age (60 to 74 years) and Disability grants: R2,315
