SASSA Double Payment 2025 : As the holiday season draws near, a large number of South Africans, approximately millions, are vigilantly looking at the time table of SASSA payments for the month of December, which is usually one of the most financially straining months of the year. For some households, social grants are their main source of income for buying food and other essentials. The date, 22nd December, has been marked in a big way for this year because it is going to be a SASSA double payment day for all eligible beneficiaries.
The day will see the payment of R350 SRD grants, and the pension-related grants will also be paid out, consequently bringing timely relief just before the Christmas period.
What Does “Double Payment Day” Stand For?
The term double payment day is not intended to suggest that SASSA is handing out additional or bonus money; rather it is to indicate that grants of two different types are being made available for withdrawal on the same day. The following will be the payment for eligible beneficiaries on 22nd December:
- R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant.
- Pension grants consisting of Old Age Grant, Disability Grant, and War Veterans Grant.
For families where the different family members get different grants this is a good opportunity as all the grants are going to be paid at once, thus giving them a better chance to manage their finances during the holiday period.
Who Is Going To Get Paid On The 22nd Of December?
The payments will be made to:
- Beneficiaries of approved R350 SRD grants.
- Pensioners whose payment cycle coincides with this date.
- Households where more than one person qualifies for different SASSA grants.
Keep in mind that a single individual cannot draw two grants of the same type, however, families can still receive several grants if they all meet the eligibility conditions.
How Will The Money Be Paid?
SASSA will stick to its regular payment options which include:
- Direct bank deposits.
- SASSA cards.
- A few selected retail stores.
Immediate reflection of the funds may happen for some beneficiaries, while others depending on the banks may face a short delay. SASSA recommends that the beneficiaries should not hurry to withdraw the amount and should rather wait until the payment is fully done.
Beneficiaries’ Grant Amounts
The amounts of the grants at present stay the same:
- R350 SRD Grant: R350
- Old Age Grant (60–74): R2,320
- Old Age Grant (75+): R2,340
- Disability Grant: R2,320
These amounts are really important to families for the December expenses.