Mzansi Updates

No Increase for SASSA Child Support Grants in October 2025 SASSA Child Support Grants Left Unchanged in October 2025: Families Disappointed No Increase for SASSA Child Support Grants in October 2025 Although many SASSA social grants received a R10 increase this October, child support grant recipients are notably excluded, causing frustration among millions of families relying on this lifeline. The child support grant, currently at R530 each child, remains unchanged despite the general adjustment linked to inflation , leaving caregivers to struggle with rising costs for essentials like school supplies and nutrition. The decision stems from Treasury guidelines , which prioritise adjustments for adult and disability grants while holding child-related payments steady until the next fiscal review in April 2026. The SA Social Security Agency (SASSA) officials explain that child grants were last increased in April 2025 by R20, but no mid-year boost was budgeted this time. This has drawn...

In 2025, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will be taking a closer look at the monthly income of people who receive grants. These stricter checks could lead to some negative consequences for beneficiaries. Increased instances of SASSA income review in 2025 show how serious the agency is about tightening its belt. As we’ve already reported, all new SASSA applicants must undergo biometric identity enrolment from this month onwards. The revised SASSA income review process , implemented since May 2025, follows these biometric requirements . Additionally, the agency has raised both income and asset eligibility limits in 2025. Understanding these procedural updates is essential for beneficiaries to maintain access to social welfare benefits. SASSA GRANTS INCOME REVIEW IN 2025 New applicants for SASSA Old Persons Grants starting from September 2025 have undergone stricter biometric enrollment to curb fraudulent payments. Currently, 28 million residents, accounting for 45% ...