SASSA Grant Amounts 2026
These are the current monthly amounts SASSA pays for each social grant, effective from April. The figures are set by the National Treasury Budget and have been confirmed by the Department of Social Development and SASSA. Below you will find what each grant pays, who it is for, how you are paid, and when the amounts change.
Last updated: May 2026 · Source: National Treasury Budget · Department of Social Development · gov.za
Monthly Grant Amounts
The amount you receive depends on which grant you qualify for. Most grants are paid monthly, and the figures below are the maximum amounts — if a grant is means-tested, the amount you actually get can be lower depending on your income. The values apply for the current financial year and are the same nationwide.
| Grant | Monthly Amount |
|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant (60–74) | R2,400 |
| Older Persons Grant (75 and older) | R2,420 |
| Disability Grant | R2,400 |
| Care Dependency Grant | R2,400 |
| War Veterans Grant | R2,420 |
| Child Support Grant (per child) | R580 |
| Grant-in-Aid | R580 |
| Social Relief of Distress (SRD) | R370 |
What Each Grant Is For
The Older Persons Grant, commonly called the old age pension, supports South Africans aged 60 and over who no longer earn enough to support themselves. The Disability Grant assists adults who cannot work because of a physical or mental disability, and it can be paid either permanently or temporarily depending on how long the disability is expected to last. The Care Dependency Grant helps a parent, foster parent or caregiver who looks after a child with a severe disability that requires permanent, full-time care.
The Child Support Grant is paid to the primary caregiver of a child to help cover the child’s basic needs, and the amount is per child rather than per household. The Grant-in-Aid is not a standalone grant — it is an extra amount added on top of an existing grant when the beneficiary is unable to care for themselves and needs another person to help them daily. The War Veterans Grant supports those who served in the Second World War or the Korean War, and the Social Relief of Distress grant provides short-term help to unemployed adults who have no other income or support.
Older Persons: the Over-75 Top-Up and Reviews
Older persons aged 60 to 74 receive R2,400 a month, rising to R2,420 once you turn 75. The increase is automatic, so you do not need to reapply when you reach that age. If you are admitted to a state institution that has a contract with the government to care for you, your grant is reduced to 25% of the full amount from the fourth month after admission, and the full amount is restored as soon as you are discharged.
SASSA may review your grant from time to time, based on the income you declared when you applied. You will be notified about three months in advance, and if you are paid through a bank, an institution or a procurator, you are required to complete a life certificate at a SASSA office each year to confirm you are still alive and eligible. Your grant can be suspended if your circumstances change, if you do not co-operate with a review, or if it was approved in error.
Why the SRD Grant Is Different
The SRD grant of R370 was the only grant not increased in the latest Budget, and it works under separate rules from the permanent grants. It is a temporary form of support aimed at unemployed adults between 18 and 59 who receive no other grant or income. Its payment dates are issued individually after each monthly verification rather than on a fixed schedule, which is why SRD payments usually arrive later in the month than the other grants. It has been extended to continue into the next financial year while government decides on a longer-term replacement, so the amount and the rules around it are the most likely of all the grants to change.
How and When You Are Paid
SASSA pays grants in one of three ways: an electronic deposit into your bank or Postbank account, cash collected at an approved pay point on a set day, or a payment to the institution that cares for you. Bank charges may apply if you collect through a bank account.
Payments are made as early in the month as possible and are staggered over about three days to avoid overcrowding at pay points and ATMs. In most months older persons are paid first, followed by people receiving the disability grant, and then the children’s grants. Grant amounts are reviewed once a year: the Minister of Finance announces any increases in the national Budget, usually in February, and the new amounts take effect from April, which is the start of the government’s financial year. Payments made in March are still at the old amount, and the first payment at the new rate lands in April.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the older person’s grant?
It is R2,400 a month if you are aged 60 to 74, and R2,420 a month once you are 75 or older.
How much is the Child Support Grant?
The Child Support Grant is R580 per month, paid for each qualifying child in your care.
Did the SRD grant increase?
No. The SRD grant stayed at R370 and was the only grant not increased in the latest Budget.
Do grant amounts change every year?
Yes. Amounts are reviewed each year in the national Budget, and any increases take effect from April. This page reflects the amounts confirmed for the current financial year.
Related pages
📋 Verified — Official sources: gov.za · dsd.gov.za · National Treasury Budget (SAnews)
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