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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...

SASSA Grant Increase Know What Recipients Should Do or Expect Regarding The Grant Increase While many South Africans continue to grapple with the rising living costs, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has implemented a modest R10 increase across all social grants starting in October 2025. This adjustment was announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwan a earlier this year, aims to provide some relief to over 18 million beneficiaries amid inflation pressures. Finance Minister: Enoch Godongwana (Source: Wikipedia) In this article, we will go through the overview of the recent SASSA permanent grants increase and the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. If you have not heard about the increase or how and when it will take effect, keep reading The Updated SASSA Grant Amount Increase Is As follows Old Age Grant: Now R2,320 (up from R2,310) Old Age Grant (75 years or older): Now R2,340 (up from R2,330) Children's Support Grant: Now R530 (up from R520) Disability Grant: N...