SASSA confirmed an extraordinary payment of R6,500 to about 4.5 million existing grant beneficiaries in August 2025. The extra R6,500 is an unexpected top-up alongside the usual grant payments to soften the blow of the recent surging costs of living. While specific guidelines remain internal, beneficiaries are reporting seeing the amount credited directly into their respective accounts on 26 August 2025.
Eligible Grant Categories
As far as one can tell, the bonus went to existing recipients of the Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, and some categories of Child Support and Foster Care Grants. Beneficiaries started expressing their joy and relief as they checked their account balances, stating that SASSA simply topped up their grants automatically, they did not have to apply for it.
What Beneficiaries Should Do Now
Grant holders are urged by SASSA to check their bank statements and the award notification to confirm the receipt of the regular grant as well as the one-time amount of R6,500. If payment does not show up when it ought to, go on to your local SASSA office ASAP to update your personal information or banking details. Keeping accurate contact information ensures the agency will keep in touch in case of review or delay in payment.
Why Is The Bonus Payment Important
For many households, this bonus served as the kind of cushion against inflation, high food and fuel prices, and utility hikes. Recipients say the extra money eased the pain of purchasing groceries, stacking up overdue bills, and school-related expenses. Given the continuous economic strain in the country, the payout offers relief at a time when additional aid is much needed.
SASSA keeps working on granting social relief in a reliable manner, and this bonus is the attempt of wider government support measures in difficult times. For recipients, this money means more than just actual cash it is word-moistening comfort on a hard month.
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