There are more than 18 million people living in South Africa who rely on grants from the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa). The agency has confirmed when beneficiaries will be paid in August 2025.
Permanent grants distributed by Sassa include the Older Persons pension grant, Disability grant, War Veterans grant, Care Dependency grant, Foster Child grant, Child Support grant, Child Support grant Top-Up and Grant-in-aid.
August 2025 Sassa Grant Dates
In August 2025, these Sassa grants will be distributed from the second day of the month. However, beneficiaries of other grant will have to wait a few more days for their grant payments as Sassa does not pay grants to beneficiaries on weekends.
Here's the Sassa grant dates for August 2025:
- Older Persons Grant - 5 August 2025
- Disability Grants - 6 August 2025
- Children's Grants - 7 August 2025
Here’s How Much Sassa Grants Will Be For August
- Older Persons grant - R2,315
- Older Persons (75 years and older) - R2,335
- Disability grant - R2,320
- War Veterans grant - R2,315
- Care Dependency grant - R2,315
- Foster Care grant - R1,250
SRD Grant Payment Dates For August 2025
The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is paid to more than 9 million people every month.
SRD grant payment dates for august 2025 are not yet available, however, the grant is usually paid in the final week of the month.
