SASSA Confirms No Double Grant Payments For April 2025. In a move to correct widespread misinformation, the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has officially debunked claims suggesting that beneficiaries would receive a double grant payment for April 2025. Social media was recently abuzz with false rumours alleging that due to previous payment delays, Sassa would compensate beneficiaries with an extra payment. However, Sassa has firmly stated that these reports are false and misleading.
SASSA Urges Beneficiaries To Trust Only Official Updates
Paseka Letsatsi, the Head of Communications at Sassa, emphasized that beneficiaries must only rely on verified updates directly from the agency. Speaking to the public, Letsatsi warned against the dangers of sharing unverified information, stressing that such actions can spread unnecessary anxiety and confusion among millions of Sassa grant beneficiaries.
“Before anyone shares any information related to social grants South Africa, they must verify it through trusted sources,” urged Letsatsi.
The false reports had claimed that additional funds would be disbursed due to prior delays; however, Sassa has reassured all grant recipients that standard payments are proceeding as scheduled.
Current Sassa Grant Amounts for 2025
Understanding the correct Sassa grant payments is vital. As of April 2025, the payment amounts for various grants are:
- Old Age Grant: R2,310
- War Veterans Grant: R2,330
- Disability Grant: R2,330
- Foster Care Grant: R1,250
- Care Dependency Grant: R2,310
- Child Support Grant: R560
- Grant-in-Aid: R560
It’s important to note that an additional grant increase is scheduled for October 2025, with a R10 increment across key grants like the Old Age Grant, Disability Grant, and Care Dependency Grant. Special adjustments will also be made for beneficiaries over 75 years of age and war veterans.
SASSA Continues To Support Millions
Every month, Sassa administers over 18 million permanent social grants across South Africa, in addition to the 8 million recipients of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant. These grants provide critical financial support to some of the country’s most vulnerable groups, including the elderly, people living with disabilities, foster parents, and low-income families.
In its recent statement, the Department of Social Development highlighted that more than R66.4 billion has been allocated to Sassa to manage these essential grant disbursements.
Dangers of Fake News Around Social Grants
False news not only spreads misinformation but can also have severe emotional consequences for grant beneficiaries, many of whom rely on their grants for basic survival needs. Sassa updates confirm that there has been no disruption or extra payments for April 2025, and beneficiaries should ignore any social media rumours suggesting otherwise.
Beneficiaries are advised to follow Sassa’s official communication channels or trusted news outlets for accurate updates on Sassa grants. The agency also encourages recipients to report suspicious messages circulating online.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there will be no double grant payment from Sassa for April 2025. Beneficiaries must stay vigilant and consult only official Sassa announcements to avoid falling victim to fake news.
