South African social security agency (SASSA) has assured payment of December 2025 social grants, which will see beneficiaries have their support in good time before the festive season. The payments are distributed in staggered form in various types of grants in order to allow easy dispensation as well as to absorb the public holidays.
SASSA Payments 2025 (December)
– Older Persons Grant: Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
– Disability Grant: Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
– Child and Other Grants (Child Support, Foster Child Grants): Thursday, December 4, 2025.
– Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant: The payment is made during a flexible period at the end of the month of December, and not on a specific date.
Important Payment Details
– The payments are normally made at early hours of the morning; the beneficiaries may draw through ATM or payment points after the payment date.
– In the case payment date is on a week-end or public holiday, the payment is transferred to the following business day.
– To prevent delays, the recipients should make sure that their personal and banking information is current with SASSA.
– When payments are late or absent, the beneficiaries are to wait three working days of the date indicated, and then call SASSA using the free phone number 0800 601 011 or go to local offices.
Grant Amounts (Effective December 2025)
– Older Persons Grant (ages 60-74): R2,315
– Grant to the Older Persons (75 and over): R2,335.
– Disability Grant: R2,315
– Child Support Grant: R560
– Foster Child Grant: R1,250
– War Veterans Grant: R2,315
– Care Dependency Grant: R2,315
– Social Relief of Distress Grant: R370.
Festive Season Advisory and Fraud Prevention
– It is recommended that the beneficiaries should not hurry to the payment points during the first day as they can withdraw money in the next days.
– SASSA cautions against frauds – the agency does not request PIN or payments in order to disperse grants.
– Guard against personal information and report upon suspicion of contacts.
Summary Table: SASSA December 2025 Payment Schedule Overview
| Grant Type | Payment Date | Payment Amount (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant | December 2, 2025 | R2,315 – R2,335 |
| Disability Grant | December 3, 2025 | R2,315 |
| Child and Other Grants | December 4, 2025 | Varies (R560 – R1,250) |
| Social Relief of Distress | Late December 2025 | R370 |
FAQs
Q1: What in case my payment is not made on time or is missing?
Wait three working days, call SASSA toll-free on or go to a local office.
Q2: Am I able to withdraw my grant early?
The amount can be obtained on the scheduled date of payment; there is no hurry.
Q3: What can I do to avoid being scammed?
Do not give out PINs or money to anybody to obtain your grant; report offenders to the police.
