Millions of South Africans rely on SASSA grants for a living. In March 2025, SASSA announced that all beneficiaries eligible for payments this month will receive double payment this month. This relief comes in handy for families facing the brunt of inflation, food prices, and cost of living.
If you also receive a SASSA grant, then these questions must be ringing in your mind:
- How much of this amount will I get?
- When will the payment be done?
- Who is eligible for the payment?
This article will focus on these queries in detail.
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Why is SASSA giving double payments in March 2025?
Lately, inflation in South Africa has risen. The prices of food, fuel, and electricity are on the rise, which makes it difficult for poor families to meet their daily needs.
In contrast, the government thus proposes that in a one-time payment, double this particular amount will be given to poor and needy families to be able to meet their essential needs.
The payment’s main aim:
- To enable families to spend this on food, house rent, school fees, and health services.
- To relieve the people from rising inflation.
- To aid in children’s education and care of the elderly.
Which grants will get double payments?
Only a few selected SASSA grant recipients will get double payments in March 2025. Let’s know which grants will come under this –
Child Support Grant Existing amount: R530
New double amount: R1,060
Eligibility: Parents or guardians who have low income and are caring for children under the age of 18.
- This grant helps parents with food, clothing, and education for their children.
Older Persons Grant
- 60-74 years of age:
- Existing amount: R2,190
- New double amount: R4,380
- 75 years of age and above:
- Existing amount: R2,210
- New double amount: R4,420
This amount will help in the health care, medicines, and daily needs of elderly citizens.
Disability Grant
- Existing amount: R2,190
- New double amount: R4,380
- Eligibility: Persons that are permanently disabled and are limited in income.
This grant will help a disabled person with medical expenses, medicines, and daily life.
Foster Care Grant
- Existing amount: R1,180
- New double amount: R2,360
- Eligibility: Parents who have court-appointed foster children.
This assistance will help foster parents ensure the education and nutrition of children.
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Care Dependency Grant
- Existing amount: R2,190
- New double amount: R4,380
- Eligibility: Parents who are caring for severely disabled children.
This grant helps families who need more money for child care and medical expenses.
March 2025 SASSA Double Payment Schedule
SASSA set three different days to ensure that the payment process runs smoothly:
- Old Age Pension – 4 March 2025
- Disability Grant – 5 March 2025
- Child Support, Foster Care, Care Dependency – 6 March 2025
Ways to receive SASSA payments:
- Direct transfer to a bank account
- Via SASSA Card
- ATM Cash Withdrawal
- Cash withdrawal from the following stores – Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Boxer, Spar
How do you use the double payment correctly?
This double payment may be an important occasion for your family, but it is very important to manage it correctly. Some tips:
- Pay important bills: Pay for your essential rent, electricity, and water first, and school fees.
- Buy food and essentials: Non-perishable (long-lasting) food and any other essentials.
- Save some money: Set some money aside for any future emergencies.
- Health comes first: Buy medicines and address health needs now.
- Boost children’s education: Use the money for children’s school fees, books, and extra classes.
Conclusion: Make the most of this opportunity!
The double payment of March 2025 given by SASSA will be a blessing for poor households and the economically weaker sections. If you are a beneficiary for one of the eligible grants, just keep that payment date in mind and make the best of this opportunity.
- This double payment is only for your essential needs.
- It is open to old-age, disability, child, and foster care grants.
- Please use it wisely so you can achieve some financial independence for yourself.