R3070 SASSA Payment Approved for June 2025 – Are You Eligible?

R3070 SASSA Payment: In South Africa, SASSA, i.e., the South African Social Security Agency is an organization that provides financial relief to millions of citizens of the country. This agency works to provide assistance to those who are facing difficulty in living due to income inequality, unemployment, old age, or any kind of disability. It has been confirmed that an assistance amount of R3070 will be given to eligible citizens in the month of June 2025. This relief is being given at a time when inflation is at its peak in the country and most of the families are troubled by rising expenses.

In this article, we will tell you who will get this payment, when it will be available, how to get it and what things are important to keep in mind in this process. If you are already receiving a grant or are thinking of applying for the first time, then this information is very important for you.

What is the R3070 SASSA payment?

The R3070 SASSA payment is a fixed financial assistance that is being provided by the South African government to some eligible beneficiaries in June 2025. This payment can be provided as a lump sum or with various attachments, which may include the basic grant amount, dearness allowance, special COVID-19 relief or other temporary bonuses. SASSA aims to provide permanent financial support to the most vulnerable sections of the country so that they can meet basic needs such as food, medicine, education, housing and energy.

The importance of this payment is especially high in areas where the cost of living is high and families need additional support every month to meet their minimum needs.

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Eligibility Criteria: Are you eligible for this assistance?

If you are wondering whether you will get this amount or not, first you need to understand who is eligible for this assistance. SASSA provides grants in different categories, and each grant has different eligibility.

Old Age Grant:

• If you are 60 years or older and you are a citizen or permanent resident of South Africa, you may be eligible for this grant. Also, you must pass a means test to prove that your monthly income or assets do not exceed a certain limit.

Disability Grant:

• This grant is for individuals aged 18 to 59 who have a permanent or temporary disability confirmed by a state-appointed doctor. There is also a means test based on income and assets.

Child Support Grant:

• If you are the primary carer of a child and the child is under 18, you can apply for this grant. The income limit must be less than R105,600 per annum for married couples.

Foster Care Grant:

• This grant is available to parents who are the legal foster guardians of a child. This grant requires a court order and eligibility has to be confirmed every two years.

Care Dependency Grant:

• This is specifically for children who suffer from a severe disability and require full-time care. It involves both a medical assessment and an income test.

Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant:

• Unemployed citizens aged 18 to 59 who are not receiving any other form of social assistance may be eligible for the SRD Grant. The monthly income for this must be less than R624.

June 2025 SASSA Payment Dates

SASSA announces payment dates every month so that beneficiaries can receive their money on time and avoid unnecessary rush and confusion. The possible dates for June 2025 could be as follows:

• Old Age Grant: Wednesday, 4 June 2025
• Disability Grant: Thursday, 5 June 2025
• Child Support and All Other Grants: Friday, 6 June 2025

With this phased payment system, SASSA ensures that all eligible citizens can receive their assistance without any inconvenience.

How to Check SASSA Status?

There are several options available to check if your payment has been approved:

1. On the SASSA website: Go to https://www.sassa.gov.za and go to the ‘Check Status‘ section. Here you need to enter your ID number and mobile number.
2. USSD code: Dial 1347737# from your mobile and follow the instructions.
3. WhatsApp support: Send a message to WhatsApp number 082 046 8553 and get the information as per the steps.
4. Visiting a SASSA office directly: Check your status by visiting the nearest office.

Ways to receive payment

SASSA offers various payment options to beneficiaries:

• Bank deposit: Payment directly into the bank account.
• SASSA Gold Card: Funds are loaded on the card, which can be withdrawn from ATMs or POS machines.
• Collection from retail outlets: Funds can be collected from Boxer, Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Checkers, etc.
• Post office: Payments are made through the post office in some areas.
• Cash Send Facility: Mobile number-based payment facility for those who do not have a bank account.

Dos and Don’ts

• Keep your personal details up to date with SASSA, especially your mobile number and bank details.
• Do not give your SASSA card or PIN to anyone.
• Only apply through official channels; be cautious of online fraud.
• If your application is rejected, appeal within 90 days.

What is the basis of R3070?

This amount is made up of several components:

• The basic grant amount (example: Old Age Grant ~R2090)
• COVID-19 Special Relief Amount
• Care or Foster Grant Bonus
• Inflation-adjusted

The government may increase the grant amount from time to time according to inflation and economic conditions, like it did this time in June 2025.

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What if you missed the application deadline?

If you have not applied, you can still apply in the future based on eligibility. For this, you have to go to your nearest SASSA office and apply with the required documents. The application process may take a few weeks, but if your application is approved, the payment can be made retrospectively in some cases.

Conclusion:

The payment of R3070 given by SASSA in June 2025 is a much-needed relief step for millions of needy citizens of the country. This amount is a ray of hope for those who are going through financial difficulty and have no source of permanent income.

No matter what type of grant you’re receiving—old age, child support, disability or another—it’s important you keep track of your application and payment status with the right information at the right time.

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Rick Adams