SASSA has released the payment schedule for social grants in December 2025. Payments will begin on December 21 for recipients of Old Age grants Disability grants & Child Support grants. This guide explains when you will receive your payment and the amount you can expect. You will also discover the most effective methods to collect your grant without complications. The information provided simplifies the payment process and allows you to prepare in advance. Continue reading to learn all the essential details about receiving your social grant next December .
December 22 SASSA Payment Calendar by Grant Type and Province
SASSA has announced the payment schedule for December 2025 to prevent delays and reduce crowding at payment points. The payment dates are organized as follows. Old Age Grant recipients can collect their payments starting from December 22 2025. Disability Grant beneficiaries will be able to access their funds beginning December 23 2025. Child Support Grant and other grant types will become available from December 24 2025 onwards. These dates represent the earliest time you can collect your grant payment. If you cannot collect on the first available day you have the option to withdraw your money on any subsequent day that suits your schedule. There is no requirement to collect on the exact start date for your grant category.
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The spread-out payment dates will reduce crowding at banks and payment points. This allows people to plan ahead and choose when to collect their money. There is no need to rush to payment points on the first day. Your grant money remains in your account beyond the regular payment dates. This new system creates convenience for everyone.
Latest 2025 SASSA Grant Amounts for Pension, Child, and Disability Beneficiaries
SASSA will pay the R370 SRD Grant from August 27 to 30 2025. They haven’t announced the December payment dates yet. People who get the Old Age Grant will receive R2 315. The same amount goes to those on Disability Grants. Parents getting Child Support will get R560 per child. Foster parents will receive R1 250 while those with Care Dependency Grants get R2 315. War Veterans will get R2 335 & people needing Grant-in-Aid support will receive R560. These new payment amounts start in December 2025. They were adjusted for inflation in April 2025. More than 19 million people will get these grants.
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How to Check, Verify, and Successfully Receive Your SASSA Grant
You can receive your money through a bank account. SASSA will deposit the funds directly into your account. You can also use a SASSA card to withdraw cash from ATMs or stores like Pick ‘n Pay & Shoprite. If you don’t have a bank account you can visit cash pay points but some of these locations might not be safe if they are in remote areas. There’s also a new mobile money option available for people who are comfortable with technology. To avoid payment delays you should keep your bank details up to date. You can do this online at the SASSA website or visit a SASSA office in person. To check if your payment is ready you can go to srd.sassa.gov.za or send a WhatsApp message to 082 046 8553.
