Categories: SASSA Grant

How Much Does Sassa Pay Per Child?

Are you are caregiver or parent wondering how much financial help you can expect from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) for your child? SASSA plays an important role in providing financial assistance to families in need. One of the significant grants offered by SASSA is the Child Support Grant, which aims to support families in caring for their children.

In this post, we will explore the current payment details of the SASSA Child Support Grant, helping you know the financial support available for raising children.

About the SASSA Child Support Grant

The Child Support Grant (CSG) is a payment from the government of South Africa to a primary caregiver of a child under the age of 18. The primary caregiver can be a parent, grandparent, or anyone over 16 years old who is the main person responsible for caring for the child. The grant is for residents from lower-income households, who need financial assistance to help take care of a child or children.

How Much Does SASSA Pay Per Child Monthly?

SASSA introduced the top-up to assist relatives or primary caregivers in providing for an orphan’s basic needs. You will get R530 a month per child. (Top-up R530 + R260)

Qualifications for the SASSA Child Support Grant

To apply for the SASSA Child Support Grant, you must meet the criteria to apply (note that these criteria are subject to change). The criteria are as follows:

You must be a South African Citizen, a Permanent Resident or a Refugee
You and the child must both reside in South Africa
You must be the primary caregiver of the child (you may be the parent, grandparent, or anyone over 16 years old who is the main person responsible for caring for the child)
You must NOT be receiving any payment to care for the child
The child must be under 18 years old
The child must be attending school if they are of school-going age
The child must NOT be receiving care in a state institution
You and your spouse must meet the requirements of the means test

How To Apply For A Grant Step-By-Step?

If you are applying for a Care Dependency Grant, Child Support Grant, Foster Child Grant, Disability Grant, Older Persons Grant, or Grant-In-Aid, follow these steps:

Visit the SASSA services website on any device with internet connectivity (cellphone, tablet, laptop, desktop computer).
Register as a new user on the SASSA services website, by clicking the yellow “Register” button on the home page.
Log in to the SASSA services website using your username and password.
Click on “Apply for a Grant” and then select the type of grant you wish to apply for.
Fill in the grant application form by providing all the required information.
Print the SASSA-generated affidavit and have it certified by a commissioner of oaths. Print, sign, and submit the Bank Payment Form with your affidavit.
Upload the following certified supporting documents in PDF format:

SASSA Contact Details

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly:
Contact the SASSA Toll-Free Call centre on 0800 60 10 11
Contact the SASSA Head Office on 012 400 2322
Email SASSA Head Office at: Grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za

The SASSA Child Support Grant provides valuable financial assistance to families for the care and well-being of their children. As of the latest information, SASSA pays a fixed monthly amount of RXXX per child through the grant. Eligible caregivers can apply by meeting the specific criteria and providing the required documentation. For more information, please visit SASSA Grant’s official website.

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