{"id":6029,"date":"2025-05-16T11:30:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T09:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=6029"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:37:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:37:32","slug":"will-sassa-pay-double-in-june-2025-heres-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/will-sassa-pay-double-in-june-2025-heres-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Will SASSA Pay Double in June 2025? Here\u2019s What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As South Africans gear up for another month of grant disbursements, speculation and misinformation continue to circulate online. The latest rumor making waves suggests that permanent SASSA beneficiaries will receive a &#8220;double payment&#8221; in June 2025. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has since stepped forward to set the record straight \u2014 and the answer is a firm no, there will be no double payment in June. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ALSO READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/sassa-srd-grant-2025-who-qualifies-apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SASSA SRD Grant 2025: Who Qualifies &amp; How to Apply<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sassa-confirms-no-double-payments-in-june\">SASSA Confirms: No Double Payments in June<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a statement released to address the widespread claims, SASSA\u2019s Head of Communications, Paseka Letsatsi, categorically denied the existence of any plan to issue double payments to grant beneficiaries in June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis information is false and did not originate from SASSA,\u201d Letsatsi confirmed. He urged the public to avoid spreading unverified content on social media and emphasized that beneficiaries should rely on official SASSA channels and credible news sources for accurate information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFalse information causes unnecessary panic and confusion, especially among vulnerable recipients who rely on these grants to survive,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sassa-s-payment-dates-for-june-2025\">SASSA\u2019s Payment Dates  for June 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the false rumors, SASSA continues with its regular monthly disbursements. Here are the confirmed <strong>payment dates for June 2025<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Older Persons Grant:<\/strong> Tuesday, 3 June<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disability Grant:<\/strong> Wednesday, 4 June<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Children\u2019s Grants:<\/strong> Thursday, 5 June<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once payments are made, recipients can access their funds at any time via the method they\u2019ve chosen \u2014 whether that\u2019s direct deposit, retail collection, or mobile cash pay points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"SASSA June 2025 Payment Dates \u2013 Confirmed Dates &amp; Helpful Tips\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Byp61ObpjY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recent-increases-to-sassa-grants\">Recent Increases to SASSA Grants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While there won\u2019t be double payments, grant recipients have already received increases to their monthly grants earlier this year. These adjustments, implemented in April 2025, are part of the government\u2019s broader plan to cushion low-income households against rising living costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what changed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Old Age (60\u201374 years) &amp; Disability Grants:<\/strong> Increased by <strong>R130<\/strong> to <strong>R2,315<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Old Age (75+ years) Grant:<\/strong> Increased by <strong>R135<\/strong> to <strong>R2,335<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>War Veterans Grant:<\/strong> Increased by <strong>R130<\/strong> to <strong>R2,315<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Care Dependency Grant:<\/strong> Increased by <strong>R130<\/strong> to <strong>R2,315<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Child Support Grant:<\/strong> Increased by <strong>R30<\/strong> to <strong>R560<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Foster Care Grant:<\/strong> Increased by <strong>R70<\/strong> to <strong>R1,250<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These changes are part of the<strong> R284.7 billion <\/strong>allocation to social grants announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana during his Budget Speech earlier this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-available-payment-methods-for-sassa-grants\">Available Payment Methods for SASSA Grants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beneficiaries can choose from several payment methods, depending on their convenience and location:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bank Account:<\/strong> Grants are paid directly into beneficiaries&#8217; bank accounts, providing flexibility to withdraw or use the funds anytime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retail Stores:<\/strong> Grants can also be collected from selected major retailers like Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Boxer, Usave, OK, and Checkers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mobile Cash Pay Points:<\/strong> This method is available for beneficiaries in rural or remote areas but operates on limited hours and specific days each month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-report-misinformation-or-get-help\">How to Report Misinformation or Get Help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SASSA encourages the public to report fake news and always verify any information they come across regarding grants. Here\u2019s how you can contact SASSA for queries or complaints:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> <strong>Email:<\/strong> <a>GrantEnquiries@sassa.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <strong>Toll-Free Number:<\/strong> 0800 60 10 11<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <strong>Head Office Line:<\/strong> 012 400 2322<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-word-stay-informed-stay-alert\">Final Word: Stay Informed, Stay Alert<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The rumors of a double <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/news\/sassa-grant-june-payment-dates-double-pay-latest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SASSA grant payment<\/a> in June 2025 are false. Beneficiaries are advised to continue following the official payment schedule and remain vigilant about misinformation circulating online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With millions depending on SASSA for their livelihood, spreading fake news not only causes stress but also undermines the trust and stability of the system. Let\u2019s all play our part in keeping our communities informed \u2014 with facts, not fiction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As South Africans gear up for another month of grant disbursements, speculation and misinformation continue to circulate online. The latest rumor making waves suggests that permanent SASSA beneficiaries will receive a &#8220;double payment&#8221; in June 2025. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has since stepped forward to set the record straight \u2014 and the<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":6031,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"As South Africans gear up for another month of grant disbursements, speculation and misinformation continue to circulate online. 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