Good news for people getting Old-Age Grants in South Africa. SASSA has fixed the payment problems that caused delays in recent months. The next payment will happen on Tuesday November 2 2025. This is great because payments will now come every four weeks instead of five weeks. We will explain why this is important and tell you how to get your money. We’ll also talk about who can get these grants & what you need to do to prepare for payment day. The change makes things easier for both SASSA and the people who get pension money.
SASSA November Payment Schedule and Stability
SASSA had trouble setting payment dates for the Old Age Grant due to payment delays. They have now fixed this by choosing November 2, 2025 as the main payment date. The five-week wait helps seniors plan their spending on food, medicine and bills. SASSA also picked November 5 2025 as a backup date. This falls on the first Friday of the month. This new system makes payments more reliable for everyone.
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Revised Eligibility and Income Criteria for Senior Citizens
SASSA has updated the rules for Old Age grants in 2025. The new income limits are R107 800 for single people and R215 760 for married couples. These numbers are higher than last year’s limits. The asset limits have also gone up. Single people can now own assets worth R1 524 600. Married couples can have assets up to R3 049 200. These new rules mean more elderly people can get the grant. The changes help people who need money the most. Because of these new limits SASSA needs to check everyone’s income at their offices. This helps stop people from cheating the system. All pensioners must prove their income to keep getting the grant.
Step-by-Step Guide: Accessing Your SASSA Old Age Grant
You can get your SASSA pension payment in different ways. You can use your bank account or your Postbank SASSA card. You can also get cash at places like Post Offices. Make sure your bank details are up to date on the SASSA website or at their office. This helps avoid payment delays. SASSA asks people not to collect their money on the first day to avoid long lines. If you notice wrong charges on your pension like fake funeral policies you can report it. You can tell SASSA directly or send an SMS to 34548 with your ID & the company name. The charge for sending an SMS needs approval and won’t be more than 10% of the cost.
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