SASSA Disability Grant August 2025
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provide the Disability Grant to individuals who have a physical or mental condition that makes them medically unfit to work and unable to support themselves financially. This grant provides a fixed monthly payment during the period of disability.
There are two types of SASSA Disability Grants, based on the duration of the disability.
- Permanent Disability Grant for disabilities expected to last longer than 12 months
- Temporary Disability Grant for disabilities expected to last between 6 and 12 months
SASSA Disability Grant Payment Dates
SASSA will distribute the Disability Grant payment on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, to all permanent and temporary disability grant recipients. This payment date is the same as that of the Care Dependency Grant, as both grants support individuals with serious medical conditions or disabilities that prevent them from working or earning an income.
| Monthly | Payment Dates |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 4/06/2025 Wednesday |
| July 2025 | 3/07/2025 Thursday |
| August 2025 | 6/08/2025 Wednesday |
Beneficiaries approved for the Disability Grant will receive any linked grants, including the SASSA Grant in Aid, on the same payment date.
You can check the details on the SASSA increased grant amount for temporary and permanent grant disabilities, as confirmed in the national budget.
Payment Methods for SASSA Disability Grant
SASSA deposits the approved disability grant directly into your linked bank account. Funds usually reflect within 2 working days. If you have recently switched your account, you must update your banking details with SASSA to avoid any delays.
Beneficiaries without a bank account can receive their Disability Grant through the Postbank Black Card, which replaced the older Gold Card. This card can be used to withdraw funds at Post Offices, Postbank ATMs, and SASSA retail partners such as Pick n Pay, Spar, Boxer, Checkers, and Shoprite.
Note: To receive your grant on the exact pay day, always follow the SASSA payment dates schedule for your grant type.
Check SASSA Status for Disability Grant
SASSA online services portal allows Disability Grant applicants to track their application and monthly payment status online. This helps you confirm whether your caregiver grant is approved, pending, or declined.
- To check your SASSA status for the Disability Grant, visit https://sassacheck.com/
- Enter your South African ID and the phone number used during your Disability application.
- The SASSA system will display your Disability Grant status and the expected payment date.
Checking your status confirms your eligibility and whether your Disability Grant application is processed, pending, or declined, along with the reason. If your status shows “August Approved,” it confirms your eligibility to receive the grant for the month. You can expect to receive payment for August 2025 on the scheduled date.
Notice: The SASSA Permanent Disability Grant does not guarantee lifelong payments. It refers to a medical condition expected to last for at least 12 months. SASSA will continue to support you only if your condition persists and will reassess your eligibility if your health improves.
Appeal for Declined Disability Grant
If SASSA declined you Disability Grant, you can appeal against the decision within 60 days of receiving the original notice. It is your right to lodge an appeal if you believe the decision was incorrect and that you are eligible for the grant.
To submit your appeal to the Department of Social Development, visit the SASSA appeals website. Provide a clear reason for your appeal and ensure that all information you submit is accurate and valid. After submission, you will need to wait for the appeal to be processed to receive the outcome.
Once your appeal is successful, SASSA will reinstate your eligibility, process any outstanding payments for previously declined months, and continue with the monthly disbursement of your Disability Grant.
Note: SASSA issues a unique reference number, also known as an Application ID, when you submit your application or reapplication. It’s important to keep this number safe, as it is required for enquiries if your appeal is unsuccessful.
New Application for SASSA Disability Grant
South African citizens, residents, and legal refugees aged 18 or older who are living with a severe disability and are unable to work can apply for the SASSA Disability Grant to receive monthly financial support.
To apply, complete your SASSA online application for disability grant and upload all required documents. This includes a valid medical report confirming your disability. Once submitted, SASSA will issue an Application ID as proof of submission.
Once submitted, you’ll need to wait for the outcome. Once approved, you’ll start receiving the monthly grant payments to support your living and caregiver-related expenses.
Processing Time for SASSA Disability Grant Application
SASSA takes up to three months (90 days) to process a new Disability Grant application from the date all documents are correctly submitted. The assessment is based on your medical condition, income means test, and other supporting circumstances.
While your application is being reviewed, you can check its progress using the SASSA Status Check online. Once your application status is approved, you can expect the first payment to be backdated to the month your application is submitted.
Important Reminder: If any documents are missing or incorrect, your application flags “Pending Reapplication.” This means you must update and resubmit it with all required details.
I am not happy as people received grant in their bank accounts but I didn’t
Appeal ausi Masego…I have appealed too,still waiting for my feedback.
Hi I’m masego mathibela I dnt know what to do anymore I’m disability but sassa keeps on rejacted my application
Morning can you please check for my results of my disability grant and if it approved how long
Afternoon there I’m Mr Nkosiphendule Cebu the recipient of sassa disability grant for 12 months it started last year September 2023 till August 2024 this year, I really need assistance I haven’t received my grant since 3rd last week , please I need your help what could be the problem and it is the first time happening please. ID ,76092259300
My mom has kidney failure we have been trying to apply for disability for 4 years and everytime she goes she is missing a document, they turn her away because it’s full or they need to help other areas first before assisting her. She is unable to stand long nor walk far so it’s a mission to get her there if there is no chairs for her to sit. The 1 time she was assisted she had all her documents and still they turned her away. Please advise what can be done
Hi im TSHEPISO i dont know what to do anymore im disable but sassa keeps on rejected my application,so can i re-apply anytime without writing an appeal?
I dont recieue money from 2024Januarie and February
My disability grant fail I don’t know Why?
Hi my name is Douglas Vusumzi Gantsho ,I did not recieve disability grant.I am blind .I was told that it will be permanent
they sad im working but was suspended from july 19 last year cause im sick
I’ve been holding the forms of sassa for disability it’s been 3months after doctor signed the forms but at sassa they said it’s closed to book date for doctor it will be done next year
I need proof of my disability grant
Hi
I apply for disability grand in September now they say it is decline because the doctor didn’t have enough proof but the proof is buy the big hospital and not buy the clinic now the workers buy sassa say I must apply after 3months now
Good day…..my husband didn’t receive he’s November payment I don’t know what is happening but he’s getting for permanent now so could you.plz help thanks
Good day
Trust all is well
As I went In and was told this will be fix, I went in 20 October once again and was told no I must wait for the call, please confirm how long must I wait for this, when I was there the 28 August and haven’t received any call.
You guys told me to go in, SASSA call center also told me to go, I go in and was told no I must wait.
Please confirm what do I do, as my doctor form end next month another stress.
Many thanks
Greetings my question since I apply for dissability grant after that I received an application receipt that states I must wait three months under investigation of dupplicate I’d so its now six months since I wait no response till now ,how long must I wait for investigation to be finished I’m so fedup I’m hungry I can’t work even provide food fo myself if you have any clue about when its going to be okay I will be happy to know that.my name is bonakele chofu please help me
Please check your application status here https://sassacheck.com with your number and ID if it does not show Please call on this number Headquarters Phone: 012 400 2322
Good day
Trust all is well.
I went into SASSA 28 August 2023 and no response back.
I have called into the call center and the gentleman ask for my ID no. And told me there is nothing yet and have told me that the day they do take your medicine form that suppose to be captured straight away, but since I haven’t received any call, I should go in.
But it’s strange someone went the same month as me and have received her second form and confirm her disability grant.
So please confirm do I go back in to find out the issues or can anyone assist me please.
Thank you
Please visit SASSA office your issue will be fixed.
Good day
Trust all is well
As I went In and was told this will be fix, I went in 20 October once again and was told no I must wait for the call, please confirm how long must I wait for this, when I was there the 28 August and haven’t received any call.
You guys told me to go in, SASSA call center also told me to go, I go in and was told no I must wait.
Please confirm what do I do, as my doctor form end next month another stress.
Many thanks
Greetings to you all, I go by the name of Busisiwe Innocentia Khumalo. I’m suffering with a chronic deases (Epilepsy) since I was 12years old. I tried to apply for a disability at the nearest Sassa from 2019 and passed recived 2times till 2020.Then 2021 they declined it till 2023,I even tried to re-apply since 2022 but still they declined it. Also when I check my status, number is no longer available
I’ll really appreciate your help🙏
Sir please contact on this number Headquarters Phone: 012 400 2322
Goodafternoon I just want to ask how long does under investigation take cause since my application sent to I’d investigation I already waited three months even now is over three months I’m on 6months period now,last month officials where at my place asking for my latest bank statement,proof of adress and identity certified copy wich I gave to them but I thought this month I will be paid I’m from the branch today but still the system still showing under investigation,what’s wrong with sassa actually I’m very surprised and so heartbroken why they just don’t let me know that I’m not a type of getting dissability grant payment so that I can surrender?I’m very angry with sassa the next thing sassa numbers are not working even land line no one answer my call what’s wrong sassa?I’m tired and hungry angry to you sassa please help me
Really Sorry Please wait for 30 days as you said officials came to your house for documents as you already know there are so many people applying for SASSA every day so the officials need time to properly investigate each person application this process takes time. Please for more information visit your nearest SASSA office or contact headquaters here is the number Headquarters Phone: 012 400 2322
Please check whether my application approved or not.
Please check it yourself go to https://sassacheck.com/ and enter your ID AND phone number it will show your status
Good day sir or madam I’m bonakele shadrack chofu since I apply for dissability grant from 02may this year after I stand awaiting period of three months full now last month on the 05 sassa officials where at my place ordering me to submit latest bank statement,proof of addres and certified copy of identity wich I did.so my question is whether my application approved and I am eligible to get my grant paid this month?or else can I type my identity number so that you can check how far are my aplication and whether when is going to be paid?
Sir or madam I’m shadrack at bothaville I just want to ask,on the 05september sassa official where at my place and ask me to bring my bank statement,proof of addres and certified copy of I’d so I wonder whether I’m going to receive my payment during october?cause since I apply from 02may2023 the problem was I’d investigation wich I waited the duration of three months till now so what’s the meaning of officials to ask for that documents maybe you will give me some clue thank you hope you will reply,
Please provide all those documents to SASSA officials Sir otherwise your grant stay pending.
hy since i apply for dissabillity grant from the 02may 2023 i didn’t receive anything till now the reason is that I share my I’d particulars with someone living ay mpumalanga province emalahleni so the officials at sassa office at bothaville sent my application to head office for duplicate identity investigation I’m very surprised now because now i waited the duration of three months now without any response so please check for me when am i eligible to receive my grant identity number 8204115428088 I’m chofu bonakele shadrack please reply if whether investigation finished and when am I going to receive my grant with pleasure I thank you sir or madam
Sir Please wait for 30 days verification Process takes time when your Disability Grant Approved you will receive a SMS on your registered Number. If you want to Check SASSA Status Please check this page https://sassacheck.com/
Hi I like to ask my disability grant was lapse on July 31 and they gave me date 29 august to review I’m I getting paid on September thanks
Good Morning
My brother gets the disability grant and his payment stopped in May 2023 and due to us finding out he have cancer we had to wait up until July before they could fill out his forms so on July 18 his papers was approved but he got no date as to when his getting paid.. usually we get a Paper to State how much his paid and a date.. I have checked on the 5th of August and yesterday there is still no money.. I have called the toll free number it doesn’t work..
So can you please help me or give me a number that really works so I can find out what is going
Thank you.
SASSA WhatsApp number 082 046 8553
Please proceed with your appeal by directly contacting the main office at the following toll-free number: 0800 60 10 11.
You can also reach us at (013) 754 – 9439/9428/9454 between 08:00 and 16:00. This will connect you with our Department of Social Development, where we will investigate the cause of the delay and work to successfully resolve it.
This will ensure that your brother promptly receives the disability grant he is entitled to. Then confirm SASSA Status at https://sassacheck.com/
Why don’t receive my disability grant,Janine Anderson,79040901970
i cant find my details and have not received my disability payout
cathleen oswaldt
also can not contact sassa
try contact Headquarters Phone: 012 400 2322
Good day
The Toll free number is not working .How can we check status
Headquarters Phone: 012 400 2322
Good morning
With due respect I stand humble in writing to enquire about my disability grant that I didn’t receive on the 5t of August, and I thought it was because of the weekend but now it’s during the week but still I haven’t received any amount…and it ends at September not August
Please do assist
Please
Please ensure your grant is approved, and contact our Customer Care Unit on toll free number: 0800 60 10 11 (013) 754 – 9439/9428/9454 from 08:00 – 16:00 at Department of Social Development to investigate the delayed reason and successfully recieve your grant.
Please make sure that your grant is approved by conducting a SASSA Status Check at https://sassacheck.com/. If you require assistance, you can reach out to DSD at the toll-free number: 0800 60 10 11 or at (013) 754 – 9439/9428/9454 between 08:00 and 16:00 to address any issues with your delayed grant.
Since 2022 ntill january 2023 to Nov ember my srd grant approved but no pay date why?
Hi my grant expires January 2024 and I need to book a medical assessment appointment online, but the page, to make the booking, doesn’t come up. Can you please advice? Thank you
Just want to know if my application have been successfully
Please check your status here https://sassacheck.com or call Helpline
Right so this is my second attempt messaging SASSA, I do hope I receive an answer. I have attempted numerous times to book my Medical Assessment, only to be notified that I cannot book one as I am already benefitting from a grant. True but to my understanding I should be renewing my Disability Grant as it receive it on a 12month basis. I am furthermore not at any means to be to call the SASSA offices nor be taking expensive transport to get to the SASSA offices to sort out my matter. I have even reached out to SASSA via email but now many days down I have still not gotten any response from SASSA regarding my matter. I want to know what to do?
Contact SASSA Agent directly on these 2 numbers Headquarters Phone: 012 400 2322
Toll-Free Call Centre: 0800 60 10 11
Hi my name fana honey and I i am deaf. So I was grant that sassa grant were close from 2021. Pls help me sassa grant all of 3 year
I need to check status for disability grant