If you depend on a SASSA grant to cover your essentials, August 2025 comes with some important changes you can’t afford to ignore. The South African Social Security Agency is tightening its income checks, and from August 15, 2025, anyone earning over R8,070 a month (R16,140 for couples) could lose their grant. Let’s break down exactly which grants are affected, when you’ll get paid, how much you’ll receive, and what you need to do to keep your benefits flowing.
Grants
SASSA runs several grants, each with its own rules.
Older Persons Grant: For those aged 60+, paying R2,310 a month if you’re between 60–74 and R2,330 if you’re 75 or older. You must live in South Africa, earn less than R8,070 (R16,140 for couples), and have assets worth less than R1,372,800 (R2,745,600 for couples).
Disability Grant: For those unable to work for at least six months due to disability. Pays R2,315 per month, with the same income and asset limits as the Older Persons Grant. A valid medical report is required.
Child Support Grant: R510 per child monthly for children under 18. If combined with other grants like the Care Dependency Grant, the total may be higher.
SRD Grant: Pays R370 for unemployed individuals aged 18–59 with no income over R595 a month. Bank deposits are monitored to verify eligibility.
Other Grants: Foster Child Grant (R1,250 per child), Care Dependency Grant (R2,310 per child), Grant-in-Aid (R560), and War Veterans Grant (R2,330) all follow similar means and asset tests.
Dates
For August 2025, payments will be made on the following days:
| Grant Type | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant | August 5, 2025 |
| Disability Grant | August 6, 2025 |
| Children’s Grants | August 7, 2025 |
| SRD Grant | Between August 25–31, 2025 |
Amounts
The latest grant rates, increased in April 2025, are as follows:
| Grant | Monthly Amount (R) |
|---|---|
| Older Persons (60–74) | 2,310 |
| Older Persons (75+) | 2,330 |
| Disability | 2,315 |
| Child Support | 510 |
| Foster Child | 1,250 |
| Care Dependency | 2,310 |
| Grant-in-Aid | 560 |
| War Veterans | 2,330 |
| SRD | 370 |
Rules
Eligibility involves more than income.
Citizenship: You must be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or recognized refugee, and reside in South Africa for at least 275 days a year.
Income: R8,070 monthly limit for singles, R16,140 for couples. For SRD, only R595 allowed.
Assets: Maximum value R1,372,800 (single) or R2,745,600 (couples).
Medical: Disability and Grant-in-Aid require proof of medical condition.
Grant Overlap: You cannot receive multiple major grants at once.
Check
You can confirm your eligibility or payment details by using the official SASSA portal (srd.sassa.gov.za) or calling 0800 60 10 11. Keep your contact and banking details up to date to prevent payment delays.
Safety
Use only SASSA’s official website and verified social media pages for information. Avoid paying anyone to “help” with your application, protect your SASSA card like a bank card, and be alert for fake websites designed to steal your data.
If your monthly income exceeds the new R8,070 threshold, your grant could stop after August 15, 2025. Make sure your personal information is updated, respond quickly to review notices, and appeal within 90 days if necessary. August’s payments fall on the 5th, 6th, and 7th for main grants, while SRD runs between the 25th and 31st. Staying informed is the best way to protect your benefits.
FAQs
What is the new SASSA income limit?
R8,070 for singles and R16,140 for couples.
When is the Older Persons Grant paid in August 2025?
On August 5, 2025.
How much is the SRD grant?
R370 per month.
Where to check SASSA status?
Visit srd.sassa.gov.za.
What is the SRD income limit?
R595 per month.
