South Africa’s Sassa grants will increase by R10 from October 2025, offering modest relief to millions of recipients. While welcomed by some, critics argue the rise falls far short of inflation, leaving households struggling with rising food and transport costs.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the September 2025 social grant payment schedule, supporting over 19 million beneficiaries with grants like Older Persons (R2,315–R2,335), Disability (R2,315), Child Support (R560), and SRD (R370). Payments start 2 September, but ...
Another batch of SRD grants are available for collection via the ID number system and SASSA clients can collect at post offices.
Basic income support is not the government ‘being generous' because the money may be taken from increased tax on employed citizens.
Across the country hundreds protest for increases in grants and as well as stable jobs and realistic incomes.
After 3 years, the Constitutional Court is holding Bathabile Dlamini accountable for her reckless acts of perjury.
