SASSA Older Person grants in June 2025 disbursed this WEEK

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SASSA Older Person grants in June 2025 will be disbursed this week, on Tuesday 3 June 2025. And not a moment too soon, following the uncertainty over Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Budget. As many will remember, SASSA grant increases were actioned back in April 2025, however, there was uncertainty whether VAT increases being overruled might lead to a reduction in SASSA Older Person grants in June 2025

Nevertheless, it’s been confirmed that the Department of Social Development (DSD) budget allocation of R285-billion for social grants in the 2025/26 is unchanged. However, recipients of SASSA Older Person grants in June 2025 should make the most of the above-inflation adjustment. Because the allotment actually drops again in 2026/27, to just R260-billion, due to the redistribution/repurposing of SRD grants from next year …

SASSA OLDER PERSON GRANTS IN JUNE 2025

However, over 60s receiving SASSA Older Person grants in June 2025 needn’t worry for now about their portion. The South African Social Security Agency’s rejig of SRD into a universal basic income grant could actually free up even more money for SASSA ‘core’ grants like Older Persons, for those who actually need the financial assistance.

For now, South Africa’s elderly enjoy above-inflation increases from earlier this year. In fact, South Africa’s pensioners over 75 enjoy the highest grant paid out nationally – R2 330. While over 60s receive R2 310 monthly. Let’s remind you who is eligible. And if you haven’t done so already, how you can apply …

HOW TO APPLY FOR AN OLDER PERSON GRANT IN SA

The 2025 Postbank Black card debacle has left SASSA wanting to cut ties completely with Postbank. Image: File

Roughly 28-million residents receive SASSA grants each month (45% of the population) in South Africa. The vast majority of these are R370 SRD grants and child support. However, many would argue the most critical are more than 4-million elderly pensioners.

If you are over 60 and meet the following financial qualifying criteria, you should absolutely apply for SASSA Older Person grants in June 2025. Note that all applications must be done at a SASSA office with an official present to oversee and assist you. Be sure to present the following documents and biometric data:

Official identity document (ID) – smart card or green booklet.
Documents proving marital status.
Proof of residence (a utility bill with your name on it qualifies).
Confirmation of proof of income and/or financial dividends.
All information regarding your assets, including a valuation of property.
Declaration of any private pension in your name (if applicable).
Valid three months’ statements certified by your bank (not more than three months old).
Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) membership book, or discharge certificate from your previous employer.
A copy of your will, and first and final liquidation and distribution accounts if your spouse has passed away in the last five years.

STRICT IDENTITY CHECKS

Take note of the remaining SASSA Older Person grant pay dates for 2025. Image: File

Furthermore, SASSA has started strict mandatory data checks with Home Affairs, Correctional Services, and the Unemployment Insurance Fund for grant applicants. Likewise, SASSA now has biometric verification for grant beneficiaries using alternative forms of identification, other than the standard 13-digit South African ID number.

These checks will only increase in voracity as SASSA expects to deliver quarterly reports to Parliament on the efficiency of its progress. This is all in the name of ensuring grants are reviewed and cancelled in good time to save money per recipient. Millions are spent annually on paying grants to long-dead recipients (presumably to other family members still collecting the grants).

HOW TO PASS THE ASSET AND MEANS TEST

More importantly, the agency needs to be able to confirm an applicant’s income and assets. Those who have sufficient means through a private pension, savings and personal assets, will not be granted SASSA Older Person grants in June 2025.

Moreover, it was announced in Parliament recently that SASSA will conduct stricter financial checks on beneficiaries in a bid to keep fraud/wastage down. This takes the form of monthly spot-checks on applicants’ bank accounts to ensure they’re not lying about their income. And this is not just for SASSA Older Person grants in June 2025 but also SRD, child support, disability and care dependency.

WHAT IS THE ASSET AND INCOME LIMIT?

If you’re over 60, here’s how you can apply for SASSA Older Person grants in June 2025. Image: File

SASSA officials will enforce the following income and asset limits:

You cannot earn more than R8 070 per month (R96 840 per year) if single.
The income limit is R16 140 per month (R193 680 per year) if married.
Total value of your assets declared must not exceed R1 372 800 if single.
And your assets cannot be valued higher than R2 745 600 if married.

Thankfully, these asset and means tests have not changed in several years. Even though SASSA Older Person grants in June 2025 are higher than they’ve ever been. And remember, if your grant application is denied, you have 90 days to appeal the decision with the Department of Social Development.

For application queries you can contact SASSA directly here: