How much is the Child Support Grant in 2026?

The SASSA Child Support Grant is R560 per child per month as of April 2025. If you care for multiple children, you receive R560 for each qualifying child.

Who can apply for the Child Support Grant?

The primary caregiver of a child under 18 can apply. This can be the biological parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, older sibling, or any adult who is the primary caregiver. The caregiver must be a South African citizen or permanent resident and pass the means test.

Can I receive Child Support Grant and SRD at the same time?

Yes. The Child Support Grant belongs to the child, not the caregiver. You can receive the CSG for your child and the SRD R370 grant for yourself at the same time, provided you meet all SRD eligibility requirements.

Can the father also apply for the Child Support Grant?

Yes. Either parent or any primary caregiver can apply. However, only one grant can be paid per child — if the mother is already receiving the CSG for a child, the father cannot also apply for the same child. The caregiver who is the primary day-to-day carer is the eligible applicant.

SASSA Child Support Grant 2026 — Amount, Eligibility & How to Apply

💰 Grant Details — 2026

Quick Facts

Grant amountR560 per child per month

Child's age limitUnder 18 years old

Who appliesPrimary caregiver (not the child)

Caregiver income limit (single)R52,800 per year

Caregiver income limit (married)R105,600 per year

Multiple childrenR560 per qualifying child

Payment day6th of each month

Apply atNearest SASSA office

✅ Who Qualifies?

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Primary caregiver of a child under 18

Can be a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or any adult who is the child's primary day-to-day carer.

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SA citizen or permanent resident (caregiver)

The caregiver — not the child — must hold a valid SA ID and be a citizen or permanent resident.

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Caregiver income below means test

Earning less than R52,800 per year (single caregiver) or R105,600 per year (married/partnered).

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Child is South African and under 18

The child must be a South African citizen or permanent resident and under 18 years old.

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Child must not be in state care

If the child is cared for in a state institution (orphanage, children's home funded by government), the CSG does not apply.

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Only one grant per child

Only one caregiver can receive a CSG for any specific child. If another caregiver is already receiving it, you cannot also apply for the same child.

📋 How to Apply — Step by Step

Visit your nearest SASSA office

Child Support Grant applications are done in person. Use our office finder → to locate your nearest branch. Bring the child with you if possible.

Bring all required documents

Required: Your SA ID, child's birth certificate (unabridged, showing parent names), proof of your residence, proof of income or sworn affidavit if no income, your bank account details, and the child's Road to Health booklet (if available for children under 5).

Complete the application form

A SASSA official will help you complete the application. If you are not the biological parent, you may need an affidavit or court order confirming you are the primary caregiver.

For multiple children

You can apply for multiple children in a single visit. Each child will need their own birth certificate and the grant is assessed per child separately.

Approval and payment

Once approved, you receive R560 per child monthly on the 6th of each month. Payments are via bank transfer or Post Office. The grant continues until the child turns 18.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The SASSA Child Support Grant is R560 per child per month as of April 2025. If you care for multiple children, you receive R560 for each qualifying child.
The primary caregiver of a child under 18 can apply. This can be the biological parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, older sibling, or any adult who is the primary caregiver. The caregiver must be a South African citizen or permanent resident and pass the means test.
Yes. The Child Support Grant belongs to the child, not the caregiver. You can receive the CSG for your child and the SRD R370 grant for yourself at the same time, provided you meet all SRD eligibility requirements.
Yes. Either parent or any primary caregiver can apply. However, only one grant can be paid per child — if the mother is already receiving the CSG for a child, the father cannot also apply for the same child. The caregiver who is the primary day-to-day carer is the eligible applicant.

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