As the citizens of South Africa are facing a rise in the cost of living, the South African govt has decided to increase the grant amount for the various grants. Vulnerable families and people get relief with the increased amount of various grants. There is a rise in inflation too, which is also one of the reasons for the increase in the SASSA grants.
The beneficiary of the Old Age Grant, disability grant, and child support grant will get the increased amount from 2025. The SASSA will also increase the monthly amount under the Foster Child Grant and Care Dependency Grant this year. The govt has decided to increase the amount of various grants to improve the quality of life for the needy people.
The monthly amount for various grants is given below.
- Old Age Grant for ages 60 to 74 years- R2,080 per month
- Old Age Grant for ages 75 years and older- R2,110 per month
- Disability Grant- R2,080 per month
- Child Support Grant- R500 per child per month
- Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant – R350 per month
SASSA Grants Disbursed
The payment schedule for various SASSA grants along with the monthly amount is given below. You must check the grant that you are getting and then check the date on which you will receive the grant amount.
| Grant Name | Net Amount (R) | Payment Date |
| Older Persons Grant (60 years to 74 years) | R2190 Per Month | 02 January 2025 |
| Older Persons Grant (75 years or above) | R2210 Per Month | 02 January 2025 |
| Disability Grant | R2190 Per Month | 03 January 2025 |
| War Veterans Grant | R2210 Per Month | 03 January 2025 |
| Child Support Grant | R530 Per Month | 04 January 2025 |
| Care Dependency Grant | R2190 Per Month | 04 January 2025 |
| Foster Care Grant | R1180 Per Month | 04 January 2025 |
| SRD Grant | R370 Per Month | 05 January 2025 |
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Payment Dates
The payment dates are decided every month by the SASSA for various grants. The applicants who are receiving the SASSA Grants are required to check the payment dates for each month and also get the grant amount using the payment method.
- For Older Persons Grant: 02 January 2025
- For Disability Grant: 03 January 2025
- For War Veterans Grant: 03 January 2025
- For Child Support Grant- 04 January 2025
- For Care Dependency Grant- 04 January 2025
- For Foster Care Grant: 04 January 2025
- For SRD Grant: 05 January 2025
Eligibility for Increased SASSA Grants Disbursed
You might be thinking about who will get the benefit of an increased SASSA grant. We have discussed below the eligibility points, the people who meet these eligibility points will get the SASSA grant with an increased amount.
- Income and Assets: The applicants who meet the income criteria and total asset criteria will continue to get the increased SASSA grant amount this year.
- Special Circumstances: There are some special grants like the SASSA SRD grant, which started as temporary relief for unemployed people. The people who meet the eligibility for the SRD till now will get the benefit of the increased amount of SRD grant which is R370.
- Age and Health Status: Some grants like the Old Age Grants and Disability Grant depend on the condition of the people. The monthly benefit of the SASSA grants may vary from person to person and can be incremented if the person needs more amount under special medical conditions.
How To Apply Increased SASSA Grants Disbursed?
The people who want to get the benefit of increased SASSA grants need to follow the below process.
Process to apply for fresh application
- The process to apply for any SASSA grant can be done using the SASSA website or the person can fill out the SASSA Grant application form by going to the SASSA office.
- For the online process, open the SASSA website and create your account.
- Save the ID number and Password as you need them again and again.
- Fill out the online application form for the eligible SASSA grant.
- Provide correct details in the SASSA grant online form.
- Submit the documents along with the SASSA grant application form.
- Then, submit the SASSA application form.
- SASSA will send you the SMS as a confirmation of the submission of the application form.
Process for the existing beneficiaries of SASSA grants
The applicants who are already receiving the SASSA grants need not apply anywhere for the increased grant amount. SASSA will send the increased amount to the associated bank account of the beneficiary of the SASSA grant. The people can take the increased grant amount as per the schedule of the grant.
FAQ
What is the official website of SASSA?
How to get the increased SASSA amount in 2025?
The applicants need not apply anywhere to get the increased amount if they are already receiving the amount. The new applicants have to submit a fresh application for the SASSA grant.
