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SASSA Grant Amounts & Increases (2025/2026)

Updated on 09 May 2026

Here are the current SASSA amounts for 2025/2026. Increases took effect in April 2025, with a small top‑up applied in October 2025. Further adjustments expected in April 2026. From April 2026, grant amounts increased per the February 2026 Budget. Old Age (60-74), Disability, and Care Dependency rise to R2,400; Old Age (75+) and War Veterans to R2,420. Child Support increases to R580, Foster Care to R1,290, and Grant-in-Aid to R580. SRD remains at R370.

GrantAmount (per month)Notes
Old Age (60-74)R2 40075+ receives slightly more
Old Age (75+)R2 420Higher tier for 75 and older
DisabilityR2 400Temporary or permanent (medical assessment)
Care DependencyR2 400For severely disabled children needing full‑time care
War VeteransR2 420For WWI/WWII/Korean War veterans
Child SupportR580Top‑Up (Kinship/Orphan): +R280 → total R840
Foster ChildR1 290Per foster child (court order required)
Grant‑in‑AidR580For beneficiaries who need full‑time care
SRDR370Assessed monthly; paid near month‑end

Source: SASSA/DSD announcements and 2025 and 2026 Budget updates (April increases reflected).

Disclaimer: We are not associated with SASSA in any way. We provide independent information to help you. For official info visit www.sassa.gov.za or call the toll-free line 0800 60 10 11 or email GrantEnquiries@sassa.gov.za.

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