Grant Increases & Amounts
Child Support Grant amount: Increased from R530 to R560 per child/month from April 1, 2025, reflecting the government’s April budget adjustment .
Top‑Up Grant: For eligible orphans/vulnerable children, the top‑up rose from R250 to R265 per month also starting in April .
A June report confirms the child grant remains R560/month; there are no double payments for June — those rumors were false .
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Payment Dates
Children’s grants (incl. child support, foster care, etc.) were paid on Thursday, 5 June 2025 across all provinces .
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Changes & Confusion
No “double” grants: SASSA officially dismissed social-media rumours about double payments — beneficiaries got the updated R560 once only .
Second phase increases: Some sources mention an additional June “top‑up” leading to R580 or R630, but these were likely misreports or confusion with mid‑June updates—there’s no official second payment for child grants .
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Key Takeaways (June 2025)
Single monthly payment of R560 per eligible child.
If eligible, R265 top‑up automatically added—no reapplication needed.
Payment date: Thursday, 5 June 2025.
Be wary of misleading information—always verify via SASSA’s official platforms.
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If You’re Unsure…
1. Check your payment with SASSA via USSD (e.g., 1203210#) or SMS.
2. Confirm details (ID, bank info) are current to avoid payment delays.
3. Report scams—SASSA emphasizes only trust official communications and ignore rumours
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- Alarming Global Education Crisis
UNESCO reports that 60% of primary-aged children worldwide cannot read or perform basic math by the end of primary school. Labeled as “learning poverty,” the issue spans both low-income and affluent countries. COVID-19 has exacerbated disparities, especially among marginalized students .
- Failure to Eliminate Child Labour by 2025
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- Tragedy in Spain: Child Electrocuted
A 2-year-old in Murcia, Spain, tragically died on June 15 after touching a metal fence around a trampoline at a local fairground. Three other children were also injured. The playground was unauthorized, sparking an investigation and local mourning