The SASSA has announced another major update in September 2025, when increased grants will be paid for millions of beneficiaries across South Africa. The changes anticipated from April 2025 will assist some very vulnerable seniors, children, and foster-care beneficiaries financially. This article is about the grant amount, dates of payment, and how they affect South African families.
Updated SASSA Grant Amounts
Due to the current rising economic pressures, many SASSA grants were increased. A few of these include:
- Old Age Grant: Persons aged 60 to 74 will be paid monthly R2,315 and those 75 and above will be paid R2,335 from March 2025, marking an increase of R130 for the months ahead. The increased grant aims at helping the elderly meet the ever-growing costs of medical and living expenses.
- Child Support Grant: The grant has been increased by R30 to R560 per child, helping caregivers in buying food, schooling, and hospital expenses.
- Foster Care Grant: Increased by R50 to R1,250 per child, helping caregivers who care for children who may not be living with their biological families.
SASSA is set to announce yet another important update in September 2025, for the increased grant payments for millions of beneficiaries across South Africa. This update will apply from 1st April 2025, for aid to very vulnerable senior citizens, children, and foster-care beneficiaries. This article describes the grant amount, payment dates, and their implications on family life in South Africa.
New SASSA Grant Amounts
Due to increasing economic pressures, several SASSA grants have been increased. Some of the increases include:
- Old-Age Grant: The Old-Age Grant will pay persons of 60 to 74 years of age monthly R2,315, whereas older persons of 75 and above will be paid R2,335 from March 2025, which is R130 more than the present amount payable in the subsequent months. The increase aims to further help the elderly with rising costs of medical services and their day-to-day living.
- Child Support Grant: The grant has been increased by R30 to R560 per child, aiding caregivers for their food and schooling bills, as well as hospital fees.
- Foster Care Grant: It is now increased by R50 to R1,250 per child to assist caregivers working with children who may not be living with their biological families.
South African Household Implications
SASSA grants are resources for many South Africans since their incomes are heavily dependent on the grants. The September 2025 increments give some financial relief to aging vulnerable groups that face medical costs, working parents with charges for their children, and foster parents. Although little, the increment sets a stage for some alleviation from inflationary increases in prices of food, electricity, and fares for transport. Some critics, on the other hand, think the adjustments are too little to counter the economic pressure created by inflation and VAT increases.