SASSA is making big changes to Old-Age Grants starting October 2025. The main change is that everyone must now register their biometric details at SASSA offices. The payment amounts will stay the same. People over 75 years old will get R2 330 and those between 60-74 years will get R2 310. Starting Monday October 1st 2025 all new people applying for grants must give their biometric details. The same goes for people who are having their grants checked. You can only do this at a SASSA office. SASSA wants to use this new system to stop people from cheating the system and getting money they shouldn’t get. This is a big step to make sure only real grant holders get paid. SASSA Old-Age Grant Changes for October 2025 SASSA wants to stop people from cheating the welfare system. They started checking people’s income in October 2025. If SASSA needs to check your details they will send you a text message. You must then go to a SASSA office to confirm your information. They added a fourth payment day each month to help people who pass these checks. The next big change is that old-age grant users must now give their fingerprints and face scans in October 2025. SASSA boss Temba Matlou says this will help stop fake claims. He wants to make sure no one can trick the system or use fake ID books to get money. The new system will make everything more secure.
Everything You Must Carry for SASSA Biometric Verification in 2025
– Requirements for SASSA Old-Age Grant Reviews in October 2025 SASSA wants to stop people from cheating the welfare system. The agency started checking people’s income in October 2025. People who need to be checked get a text message. They must then go to a SASSA office to confirm their details. SASSA added a fourth payment day each month to help people who pass these checks.
– The newest rule says old-age grant users must give their fingerprints in October 2025. SASSA boss Temba Matlou says this helps catch people who lie about their identity. He wants to make sure no one can trick the system or use fake ID books. The fingerprint system will make everything more secure.
Long Queues and System Overload – Will Seniors Face Delays This October?
SASSA uses fingerprints and digital photos for their identity system. If you want to apply for SASSA Old-Age Grants in October 2025 or need a review you must provide two things:
– Your fingerprints
– A digital photo of your face
These items are key parts of SASSA’s Electronic Know Your Client system. You just need to go to a SASSA office in person to complete this process. No other items are needed. Note: This photo shows how SASSA collects fingerprints and photos from people.
Can October 2025 Old-Age Grants Be Withheld by SASSA?
– Old people who use Postbank have waited in long lines all year. This has been a big problem. SASSA might face problems with their computer systems in October 2025. Most SASSA offices can only help 500 people each day. Since 2025 more people need their grants checked. This means the lines are getting too long.
– Many people wait all day but don’t get help. The process is slower now because everyone must do fingerprint scanning. The SASSA CEO Matlou says all staff must work together to help more people. He says their offices have the right equipment & their workers know how to use the new fingerprint system.
Pay Back the Money Rule – What Every Beneficiary Should Know
SASSA is now checking people who earn extra money while getting grants. If you earn more than allowed you must pay back all your grant money. This is serious and SASSA will enforce these rules.
– You can pay everything back at once or make monthly payments. If you choose monthly payments you will pay more because of interest. Some people need to go to a SASSA office if they don’t have fingerprints or photos in their files.
– SASSA will tell you when to come to the office. Next we will tell you about who can get Old-Age Grants in October 2025 and when the payments will be made. This is real information from SASSA.
Who Qualifies for the October 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grant?
Important SASSA Payment Dates for Elderly Grants Payment Schedule: –
– October 2, 2025
– November 4, 2025
– December 2, 2025
What you need to apply:
– You must be 60 years or older
– South African ID book
– Papers showing if you are married or single
– Recent bill showing where you live
– Papers showing how much money you make
– List of things you own and their worth
– Info about any private pension you get
Bank statement from the last three months If SASSA says no to your grant in October 2025 you can appeal within 90 days. You’ll need to contact the Department of Social Development. Remember to keep these dates & bring all papers when you apply. This will help avoid delays with your grant.
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