Key dates for June 2025
South Africa’s Social Security Agency rolled out the payment calendar for June 2025 on Monday, giving millions a clear picture of when they’ll receive their money. Older Persons Grant holders will see cash in their accounts on Tuesday, 3 June. Disability Grant recipients get theirs a day later, on Wednesday, 4 June. Child Support Grant payments land on Thursday, 5 June. The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant – ranging between R350 and R370 – is spread over the last week of the month, from 25 June to 30 June.
Other benefits – the Grant‑in‑Aid, War Veterans Grant, Care Dependency Grant, Foster Child Grant and the Child Support Top‑Up – are processed on the same days as the three main grants listed above. That means the older persons, disability and child support dates also cover these extra payments.
Fake news busted
Social media has been buzzing with rumors that SASSA will issue double payments in June. The agency’s spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi, stepped in on Tuesday to call the claims outright false. "There has been no announcement of double grant payments for June 2025," she said, urging beneficiaries to ignore the hoax and stick to official sources.
Letsatsi also reminded the public that the only recent increase to social grants came from the Ministry of Finance’s March policy statement, which took effect in April. The next official rise is slated for October 2025. Any chatter about extra bumps in June is simply misinformation.
To keep things safe, SASSA advises grant‑receivers not to withdraw all their funds at once. The agency offers three ways to get money: direct deposit into personal bank accounts, loading onto SASSA cards, or picking up cash at authorized pay points. All channels are monitored for security, and beneficiaries can choose the method that works best for them.
SASSA serves more than 19 million South Africans across a wide range of grants. The agency’s ongoing battle against fake news is part of a larger effort to protect vulnerable households from panic and confusion. It encourages anyone who hears a new claim to verify it through official SASSA channels – like the agency’s website, helpline or verified social‑media accounts – before acting on it.
For those who need a quick reference, here’s the June 2025 schedule in a nutshell:
- Older Persons Grant – 3 June (Tuesday)
- Disability Grant – 4 June (Wednesday)
- Child Support Grant – 5 June (Thursday)
- SRD Grant – 25‑30 June (spread over the week)
- All other listed grants – processed on the same dates as the three main grants
Beneficiaries should keep an eye on official announcements for any changes, especially as the October 2025 grant increase approaches. Until then, the June dates stand, and the agency says it will continue to fight misinformation wherever it pops up.
