The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed the social grant payment dates for November 2025. This month continues the roll-out of key updates, including the extended SRD grant payments, updated grant amounts, and progress on the Beneficiary Biometric Enrollment initiative.
Here’s what beneficiaries need to know to collect their grants on time and without disruption.
What are the SASSA and SRD grant payment dates for November 2025?
The payment schedule for permanent SASSA grants in November 2025 is as follows:
- Older Persons Grant: Tuesday, 4 November 2025
- Disability Grant: Wednesday, 5 November 2025
- Children’s and all other grants: Thursday, 6 November 2025
For beneficiaries of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant, payments of R370 per person will be made between 20 and 30 November 2025.
SRD grants are paid via bank transfers, CashSend, and participating retail partners. Beneficiaries must ensure their contact and bank details are up to date in the SASSA system to avoid delays.
Latest SASSA updates you must know about
1. Current Grant Amounts in November 2025
Following the October 2025 increase of R10 per category, the current grant values are:
- Old Age Grant (60–74 years): R2,320
- Old Age Grant (75+ years): R2,340
- War Veterans Grant: R2,340
- Disability Grant: R2,320
- Care Dependency Grant: R2,320
These adjustments align with the Finance Minister’s 2025/26 Budget Speech announcement, which included a phased R100 increase to permanent grants—R90 applied from April and the remaining R10 added in October.
2. SRD Grant Extended Until March 2026
The SRD grant, intended for unemployed adults aged 18–59 with no other income or grants, has been extended until March 2026.
A total of R33.6 billion has been allocated for the program in the 2025/26 fiscal year.
Payment options include:
- Direct bank deposit
- CashSend
- Retailer payout points, such as Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Boxer, and Checkers
Eligible recipients should monitor their SASSA profiles for payment confirmation messages.
3. Beneficiary Biometric Enrollment (BBE) Update
SASSA’s Beneficiary Biometric Enrollment (BBE) system, introduced in September 2025, continues to be implemented across the country. This system uses facial and fingerprint recognition to verify identities during grant collection.
According to updates presented to the Portfolio Committee on Social Development, the BBE aims to:
- Prevent fraudulent grant applications
- Ensure accurate identity verification
- Improve efficiency in the grant system
The BBE currently focuses on beneficiaries with temporary identity numbers or without formal IDs, though it may be expanded to all beneficiaries over time. SASSA has assured that no eligible individuals will be excluded due to biometric delays, and mobile units are deployed in rural areas to support enrollment.
4. Where to Collect Your Grant
Beneficiaries who have switched to the Postbank Black Card can access their grants at:
- ATMs nationwide
- Participating retailers, including:
- Shoprite
- Usave
- Boxer
- Spar
- Pick n Pay
- Checkers
Note: Post Office branches no longer serve Black Card holders. Those who missed the June 2025 card swap deadlinemust visit Postbank to update their card to regain access.
