{"id":461,"date":"2024-06-14T17:11:21","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T17:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sassasrdstatus.org.za\/?p=81"},"modified":"2026-01-02T07:28:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T07:28:31","slug":"how-much-is-the-social-grant-increase-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/sassa\/how-much-is-the-social-grant-increase-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"How much is the Social Grant Increase 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) disburses various social grants to eligible citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These grants provide a crucial lifeline for many South Africans, particularly the most vulnerable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an effort to cut down rising living costs, the South African government announced an increase to most social grants in the 2026 budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article will provide a breakdown of the 2026 social grant increases, including the specific amounts for each grant and the implementation timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the types of SASSA social grants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SASSA administers a variety of social grants to cater to the diverse needs of South Africans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a list of the most common grants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Older Persons Grant: This grant provides financial support to South African citizens aged 60 and over.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Disability Grant: This grant provides support to individuals with disabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Child Support Grant: This grant supports the primary caregivers of children aged 0-18 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Foster Care Grant: This grant provides financial assistance to caregivers of orphaned or abandoned children placed in foster care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Care Dependency Grant: This grant supports individuals requiring full-time care due to a severe disability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. War Veterans Grant: This grant provides financial assistance to South African war veterans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant: This temporary grant was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide relief to unemployed individuals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How much did social grants increase in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The 2026 social grant<\/a> increases were structured in two phases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Phase 1 (effective April 1, 2026): Most social grants received a R90 increase. This includes the Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, Care Dependency Grant, and War Veterans Grant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Phase 2 (effective October 1, 2026): A further R10 increase will be applied to the grants mentioned in Phase 1. This means the total increase for these grants will be R100 by October 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      The Child Support Grant saw a R20 increase effective April 1, 2026. There’s no further increase planned for this grant in October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Foster Care Grant received a R50 increase effective April 1, 2026. There’s no additional increase planned for this grant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What is the current amount of the Older Persons Grant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      As of June 14, 2026, the Older Persons Grant stands at R2,180 per month. This reflects the R90 increase implemented in April. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      With the upcoming October increase, the grant will reach R2,190 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How do I know if I qualify for a social grant increase?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      All existing SASSA grant recipients will automatically receive the increased amount. You don’t need to reapply for the grant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      SASSA will communicate any changes to your grant payment directly through their official channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Where To find more about SASSA social grants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      SASSA offers a lot of information on their website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Here, you can find details on the various grants, eligibility criteria, application processes, and contact information for regional offices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Also, the Department of Social Development website<\/a> provides resources and information on social welfare programs in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How can I contact SASSA if I have questions about my social grant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      SASSA offers several ways to get in touch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. SASSA National Toll-Free Line: 0800 60 10 11<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Local SASSA Offices: You can find contact details for your nearest SASSA office on the SASSA website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Email: SASSA has a regional email enquiry service which you can reach at grantenquiries@sassa.gov.za. Contact details are available on the website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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