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SASSA Grants and Amounts 2026

Current SASSA grant amounts, grant types and practical links for applications, payments and status information.

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SASSA grants and current amounts

SASSA manages several permanent social grants as well as the SRD R370 grant. Each grant has its own purpose, supporting documents and review rules. The table below summarises the current published amounts and practical notes.

GrantAmountNote
SRD GrantR370Extended in its current form through 31 March 2027.
Older Persons GrantR2,400Maximum monthly amount; people older than 75 receive R2,420.
Disability GrantR2,400Maximum monthly amount.
Care Dependency GrantR2,400Monthly amount for qualifying beneficiaries.
War Veterans GrantR2,420Monthly amount for qualifying beneficiaries.
Foster Child GrantR1,290Published April 2026 amount; Budget 2026 scheduled R1,300 from October 2026.
Child Support GrantR580Monthly amount subject to eligibility.
Grant-in-AidR580Additional monthly support for qualifying grant recipients needing regular care.

Choose the correct grant guide

Child Support, Older Persons, Disability, Foster Child, Care Dependency and Grant-in-Aid each follow different rules. Use a guide that matches the grant you receive or plan to apply for so you do not mix unrelated processes.

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This page explains the topic but cannot alter an application, payment, appeal or contact record. Use a recognised official SASSA service whenever personal grant data must be changed.