The Older Persons Grant is not R2,315 in October 2025. SASSA confirmed a R10 increase from October 2025, taking the age-60–74 rate to R2,320 and the age-75+ rate to R2,340 (War Veterans also R2,340).
Old Age Grant October 2025 Short Summary
| Topic | October 2025 – What seniors need to know |
|---|---|
| Old Age Grant amount | R2,320 (60–74); R2,340 (75+) from October 2025. |
| Pay dates (core grants) | Older Persons: Thu 2 Oct 2025; Disability: Fri 3 Oct 2025; Children’s & others: Mon 6 Oct 2025. |
| SRD (R370) timing | SRD is processed late each month; allow 2–3 working days to reflect after processing. Check SRD status online. |
| Where to confirm | Official SASSA payment-dates page and SRD portal/status checker (links below). (sassa.gov.za) |
October 2025 Old Age Grant: Amounts and Increases
- From October 2025, Older Persons Grant rates rise by R10 in line with SASSA’s announcement and national coverage:
- Age 60–74: R2,320 (from R2,310)
- Age 75+ / War Veterans: R2,340 (from R2,330)
The same R10 uplift applies to Disability and Care Dependency (to R2,320).
If you saw R2,315 quoted elsewhere, that figure is out-of-date for October 2025; use the official amounts above.
October 2025 Payment Schedule (Core Grants)
SASSA’s national schedule for October 2025 follows the usual early-month pattern:
- Older Persons: Thursday, 2 October 2025
- Disability: Friday, 3 October 2025
- Children’s & all other grants: Monday, 6 October 2025
These dates appear on SASSA’s official 2025/26 calendar and are echoed by multiple national outlets.
Important: You do not have to withdraw on the first eligible day the money remains available after payday, and lines are usually shorter if you go a day or two later. (SASSA communications regularly advise this.)
SRD (R370) and Bank Clearance Timelines
Although this article focuses on the Older Persons Grant, many households also track SRD (R370). SRD is typically processed in the final week of the month; once SASSA marks it as paid/processed, allow 2–3 working days for bank clearance to show in your account. Always verify your personal date via the official SRD status checker.
How Seniors Should Prepare for October Collection
- Check your date once (and then relax): Confirm the 2 Oct payday (Older Persons) and plan your errands around it. If you use a bank account, funds often land earlier in the day than at retail pay points.
- Verify bank details: If you changed banks recently, make sure SASSA has your correct account to avoid re-verification delays. (This commonly affects SRD, but the principle applies across grants.)
- Go off-peak if collecting cash: Take your SASSA card and ID, and consider visiting after day-one rush to avoid long queues.
- Keep slips/receipts: Retain the ATM/retail slip for your records in case you need to query a transaction later.
Why the Old Age Grant Matters
For millions of older South Africans, the Old Age Grant is the primary monthly income covering food, medication, transport, and utilities. With the R10 uplift from October 2025 (to R2,320 / R2,340), the increase is modest but important, and timely access to the grant can make or break a household budget. Seniors who receive the grant via bank deposit generally experience fewer disruptions than cash-collection beneficiaries.
Check Your Payment Status Online
- Core grants: Use SASSA’s payment-dates page (calendar) to plan, and check with your bank on the morning of payday.
- SRD (if applicable): Use the official SRD portal to check approval and personal payment date; the site also supports e-KYC and bank-detail updates.
FAQs
Q1. How much is the Older Persons Grant in October 2025?
R2,320 for ages 60–74 and R2,340 for 75+ (R10 increase from September).
Q2. What is the exact payday for the Older Persons Grant?
Thursday, 2 October 2025 nationwide (core SASSA calendar).
Q3. I still see R2,315 online. Which figure is correct?
R2,315 is outdated. The official October 2025 rates are R2,320 / R2,340.
Q4. My money is “processed” but not in my account what should I do?
Allow 2–3 working days for bank clearance after processing (applies notably to SRD). If it still has not arrived, confirm your bank details on the SRD portal and contact SASSA.
Q5. Do I have to collect on the first day?
No. Funds remain available after payday; lines are shorter if you visit a day later.
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