How much is SASSA child grant this month

The SASSA child grant provides financial support to caregivers raising children under 18. Many applicants want to know how much is SASSA child grant this month.

The current amount is R560 per child per month, with an additional R280 top-up where applicable.

How much is SASSA child grant this month

Who Qualifies for the Child Grant

To receive the grant, you must meet these conditions:

• Be the child’s primary caregiver (parent, grandparent, or a child over 16 heading a household).
  
• If not the child’s parent, provide proof of primary care (affidavit from police, social worker’s report, parent affidavit, or a school principal’s letter).
  
• Be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
  
• Meet the income test:
  
  • Single caregivers: less than R52 800 per year.
    
  • Married caregivers: combined income less than R105 600 per year.
    
• Ensure the child is:
  
  • Under 18 years old.
    
  • Living with the caregiver.
    
  • Not cared for in a state institution.
    
• Both caregiver and child must live in South Africa.
  

Note: The grant cannot be claimed for more than six children who are not your biological or legally adopted children.

Payment Details

• Amount: R560 per child each month, plus an additional R280 top-up where applicable.
  
• Payment methods:
  
  • Cash at specific SASSA pay points.
    
  • Direct deposit into a bank or Postbank account (bank charges may apply).
    
  • Through an institution that administers the grant.
    

If you cannot collect payments yourself, you may appoint a procurator at SASSA or authorize someone through power of attorney.

Grant Review and Suspension

SASSA may review the grant based on your income. Beneficiaries will be notified three months before any review or life certificate requirement.

The child grant may be suspended if:

• Your financial or caregiving circumstances change.
  
• You fail to cooperate during a review.
  
• You commit fraud or misrepresentation.
  
• The child is no longer in your care.
  
• The grant was approved in error.
  

When the Child Grant Lapses

The grant will stop if:

• The child passes away.
  
• The child enters a state institution.
  
• The caregiver does not claim it for three consecutive months.
  
• The child leaves South Africa.
  
• The child turns 18 (grant ends that month).
  

Application Process

To apply, visit your nearest SASSA office with:

• Your 13-digit bar-coded ID.
  
• The child’s birth certificate.
  
• If you do not have these documents, provide:
  
  • An affidavit on a SASSA form before a Commissioner of Oaths.
    
  • A sworn statement from a reputable person (councillor, traditional leader, social worker, minister of religion).
    
  • Proof of application for an ID or birth certificate at Home Affairs.
    
  • Temporary ID, baptismal certificate, clinic card, or school report (if available).
    
• Proof of maintenance received, earnings, and marital status.
  
• Divorce or custody court order (if applicable).
  
• Death certificate of parents or proof of missing parent (if applicable).
  

The application form must be completed with a SASSA officer. You will receive a receipt as proof of application.

Application Outcome

• If declined, SASSA provides written reasons.
  
• You may appeal to the Minister of Social Development within 90 days.
  
• Processing can take up to three months. If approved, payments are backdated to the application date.
  

Cost and Forms

• The application is free.
  
• Forms are available only at SASSA offices.
  

FAQ: How Much is SASSA Child Grant This Month

1. How much is the SASSA child grant in 2025?
It is R560 per child per month, plus an additional R280 top-up where applicable.

2. Who can apply for the SASSA child grant?
Primary caregivers of children under 18 who meet the income and residency requirements.

3. Can I get the child grant for more than one child?
Yes, but not for more than six children who are not your biological or legally adopted children.

4. How is the child grant paid out?
Through cash pay points, direct deposit into a bank or Postbank account, or via an institution.

5. How long does it take for a child grant application to be approved?
It may take up to three months, with payments backdated to the date of application.

6. When does the SASSA child grant stop?
It stops if the child turns 18, passes away, enters a state institution, leaves South Africa, or the grant is unclaimed for three months.

7. Can someone collect the SASSA child grant on my behalf?
Yes, you may appoint a procurator or authorize someone through power of attorney.