SASSA Payment Dates for May 2025
By SASSA Information Team
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SASSA Payment Dates for May 2025 (Confirmed & Estimated)
Here is the confirmed SASSA payment schedule for the main grants in May 2025, along with the estimated window for the SRD R370 grant.
May 2025 Payment Schedule
- Important: Dates for Older Person’s, Disability, and Children’s grants are confirmed. The SRD R370 window is an estimate based on typical patterns. Check your SRD status for the exact date.*
| Grant Type | Confirmed/Estimated Payment Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Older Person’s Grant | Tuesday, 6 May 2025 | Including associated grants |
| Disability Grant | Wednesday, 7 May 2025 | Including associated grants |
| Child Support Grant | Thursday, 8 May 2025 | |
| Foster Child Grant | Thursday, 8 May 2025 | Paid with Child Support |
| Care Dependency Grant | Thursday, 8 May 2025 | Paid with Child Support |
| War Veteran’s Grant | Wednesday, 7 May 2025 | Paid with Disability grants |
| Grant-in-Aid | Tuesday, 6 May 2025 | Paid with primary grant |
| SRD R370 Grant | Approx. 20-31 May 2025 | Check status for exact date |
Note: Grant-in-Aid and War Veteran’s Grant are typically paid alongside Older Person’s or Disability grants.
Payment Delivery Methods & Timing
How you receive your grant affects when funds are accessible:
- Bank Account Deposits: Funds usually reflect in your account on the payment date listed above (or within 1 business day). Confirm with your specific bank.
- SASSA Card / Postbank: Funds are generally available on the specific payment date listed for your grant.
- Cash Pay Points (CPPs): SASSA has been phasing out CPPs. It is unlikely they will be widely used in 2025. Beneficiaries are encouraged to use bank accounts or retail collection. Check official SASSA channels for any updates on remaining CPPs.
- Retail Outlets (Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Boxer, etc.): Mainly used for SRD R370 collection. Check your SMS or status for your specific availability date within the payment window.
Provincial Variations
- Note: SASSA typically implements national payment dates. Significant provincial variations are uncommon for the main grant types. Assume no specific variations for May 2025 unless officially announced by SASSA.
- Always check your status directly using the methods below if payment seems delayed.
SRD R370 Grant Specifics for May 2025
- Amount: The grant amount is R370 (as of April 2024). This could change based on government budget announcements.
- Payment Window: Payments are processed in batches, likely during the last two weeks of May 2025 (estimated 20-31 May).
- Check Status: You must check your status online at srd.sassa.gov.za to see your specific payment date once approved for May 2025.
- Notifications: You will receive an SMS only if collecting via retail/Post Office. Check your bank account directly if that’s your payment method.
- Collection Points: Use verified points like Pick n Pay, Boxer, Shoprite, Checkers, USave, approved spaza shops. Post Office collection availability may be limited - check beforehand.
Important Reminders
- Official Confirmation: Dates for main grants are confirmed. SRD dates are estimates. Rely on official SASSA announcements or status checks for SRD.
- Check Status: Use official channels (*120*3210#, WhatsApp 082 046 8553, srd.sassa.gov.za) for the most accurate information for your grant.
- No Fixed SRD Date: SRD R370 has no single fixed payment date for everyone; it depends on approval and batch processing.
- Collection: Funds are available after the payment date. You don’t need to rush on the first day.
- Bank Details: Keep bank details updated via the official SASSA website if you receive payments via bank transfer.
This information uses confirmed dates where available and estimated dates for SRD R370 based on typical schedules. Last Updated: April 24, 2025