The South African Social Security Agency has announced grant increases, effective for the October 2025 payment cycles. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana had previously outlined this adjustment during budget presentations earlier this year. The agency confirmed beneficiaries would receive additional funds across multiple grant categories. CEO Themba Matlou described the changes as government support for vulnerable citizens facing economic pressures.
Recipients of old age pensions will receive R2,320 monthly, representing a R10 increase from current amounts. Disability grants and care dependency payments also rise by the same margin to R2,320. War veterans and pensioners over 75 years receive R2,340 monthly after the adjustment. Payment schedules begin October 2 for elderly recipients, October 3 for disability grants, and October 6 for child support.
Social media responses criticized the modest increase amid rising living expenses. Citizens described the adjustment as inadequate for meeting basic needs, such as food and transportation costs.
Recipients of old age pensions will receive R2,320 monthly, representing a R10 increase from current amounts. Disability grants and care dependency payments also rise by the same margin to R2,320. War veterans and pensioners over 75 years receive R2,340 monthly after the adjustment. Payment schedules begin October 2 for elderly recipients, October 3 for disability grants, and October 6 for child support.
Social media responses criticized the modest increase amid rising living expenses. Citizens described the adjustment as inadequate for meeting basic needs, such as food and transportation costs.
