The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed the grant payment schedule for June 2025, alongside updates on grant increases, access rules, and enforcement measures targeting undisclosed income.
What are the SASSA and SRD grant payment dates for June 2025?
SASSA has scheduled the following payment dates for permanent social grants in June 2025:
- Older Persons Grant: Tuesday, 3 June 2025
- Disability Grant: Wednesday, 4 June 2025
- Child Support Grant and all other grants: Thursday, 5 June 2025
Payments for the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant will be made between 25 and 30 June 2025.
Beneficiaries are encouraged to use their assigned payment methods. Those with unresolved card or banking issues should address them immediately to avoid delays.
Latest SASSA updates you must know about
1. Updated Grant Amounts as of May 2025
Following the Finance Minister’s announcement of a R387.3 billion social grants budget for 2025/26, several grant increases took effect in May 2025. These are:
- Older Persons (60–74), Disability, War Veterans, and Care Dependency Grants: R2,315
- Older Persons (75+) Grant: R2,335
- Foster Care Grant: R1,250
- Child Support Grant: R560
These adjustments include a R90 increase in April and a further R10 planned for October 2025, totalling R100 for most major grants this year.
2. Postbank Card Transition and Grant Access Locations
The Postbank Black Card has replaced the older SASSA Gold Card, which ceased functionality after the June 2025 extension deadline.
- Beneficiaries with the Black Card: Access grants at ATMs and retailers like Shoprite, Usave, Boxer, Spar, Pick n Pay, and Checkers.
- Beneficiaries without the new card: Can still collect funds from Post Office branches or retail till points, but only until the end of June.
Postbank has reiterated that Post Office branches will not serve Black Card holders.
3. Grant Payment Delays for Beneficiaries with Undisclosed Income
In a media statement issued on Tuesday, 27 May 2025, SASSA announced that approximately 210,000 beneficiaries may experience delayed June payments due to undisclosed income.
These individuals were flagged through collaboration with registered Credit Bureaus. In line with the Social Assistance Act, grant recipients are required to:
- Disclose all income at application, and
- Update SASSA on any changes in financial circumstances.
Affected beneficiaries must visit a SASSA office within 30 days to review their grant status. Failure to comply may lead to suspension or permanent cancellation of grants.
The measure is part of a broader effort to eliminate inclusion errors and ensure that only eligible individuals receive social assistance.
4. SASSA’s Stance on Fraud and Fake Messages
SASSA has recently addressed false social media claims suggesting grants will be stopped if documents are not updated. These messages are confirmed as fake.
“We urge our beneficiaries to rely on credible information from our official channels,” said SASSA spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi.
The agency reaffirms its zero-tolerance policy on fraud, and warns that any officials found colluding with beneficiaries to exploit the system will face disciplinary and legal action.
