SASSA has reassured all grant beneficiaries that payments will continue as normal; recent rumors about disruptions from changes in service providers, including Postbank, have been dismissed as unfounded. Negotiations are ongoing and the agency has stated that no eligible beneficiary will be affected regardless of transitions^[1].

The official SASSA payment dates for September 2025 have been confirmed, with COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) payments for August 2025 scheduled between August 27 and 30^[2]. Double payments, applicable to qualifying beneficiaries under recent changes, have been distributed from August 4 to August 24, 2025^[4].

In addition to the regular payments, beneficiaries should note a phased increase across all grant categories—from August 2025 and then further select increases by October 2025, as part of the latest budget review^[3].

SASSA, supported by various stakeholders, continues to call for calm among recipients and reiterates its commitment to efficient grant distribution, urging the public not to panic amid speculation on social media^[5].

References

• [1] SASSA urging grant beneficiaries not to panic, saying payments will continue as normal
• [2] SASSA September 2025 payment dates confirmed for old age, disability, and child grants
• [3] SASSA Grant Changes August 2025 – New Increases, Updates and Dates
• [4] SASSA August 2025 Double Payments – Full Grant Schedule, New Criteria
• [5] SASSA | Appeal for calm over social grant payments (YouTube)