How Much Is Sassa Child Grant 2024?

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How Much Is Sassa Child Grant 2024?

How Much Is Sassa Child Grant 2024? The Social Assistance System Agency (SASSA) plays a very important role in providing financial support to vulnerable individuals and families in South Africa. One of their programs is the SASSA Child Grant, designed to assist families in ensuring the well-being and development of their children. In this article, we will explore the SASSA Child Grant, its eligibility criteria, and How Much Is Sassa Child Grant 2024?

 

How Much Is Sassa Child Grant 2024?

The Child Support Grant has been increased to R500 on 1 April 2023, (an increase of R20). It will then increase to R510 on 1 October 2023 (an increase of R10).

 

New Grant amounts from 1 April 2023 For Sassa Grant Pay

In the 2023 budget speech (held on 22 February 2023), the Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana announced that the South African government would allocate additional funding to the sum of R227 billion, over the medium term. The Finance Minister announced that R30 billion will be used for inflation-linked increases for other social grants, which means SASSA grant recipients will receive the following amounts:

Kindly Note: there is an increase on 1 April and 1 October each year

  • The Older Persons Grant (old age pension) will increase to:
    • R2080 on 1 April 2023, for recipients between 60 and 74 years old (an increase of R90). It will then increase to R2090 on 1 October 2023 (an increase of R10).
    • R2100 on 1 April 2023, for recipients between over 75 years old (an increase of R90). It will then increase to R2110 on 1 October 2023 (an increase of R10).
  • The Disability Grant will increase to R2080 on 1 April 2023, (an increase of R90). It will then increase to R2090 on 1 October 2023 (an increase of R10).
  • The Child Support Grant will increase to R500 on 1 April 2023, (an increase of R20). It will then increase to R510 on 1 October 2023 (an increase of R10).
  • The Child Support Grant Top-Up will increase to R250 on 1 April 2023, (an increase of R10). There will be no further increase on 1 October 2023.
  • The Foster Child Grant will increase to R1120 on 1 April 2023, (an increase of R50). It will then increase to R1130 on 1 October 2023 (an increase of R10).
  • The Care Dependency Grant will increase to R2080 on 1 April 2023, (an increase of R90). It will then increase to R2090 on 1 October 2023 (an increase of R10).
  • The War Veterans Grant will increase to R2100 on 1 April 2023, (an increase of R90). It will then increase to R2110 on 1 October 2023 (an increase of R10).
  • The Grant-In-Aid will increase to R500 on 1 April 2023, (an increase of R20). It will then increase to R510 on 1 October 2023 (an increase of R10).

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SASSA Contact Details

 

The SASSA Child Grant serves as a helpful resource for eligible families in South Africa, providing financial support for children’s well-being and development. By understanding the eligibility requirements, application process, and the benefits it offers, eligible families can access the assistance they need to secure a brighter future for their children. For more information, please visit SASSA Grant’s official website.

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