{"id":526,"date":"2024-06-20T16:24:39","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T16:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sassasrdstatus.org.za\/?p=226"},"modified":"2026-09-16T11:59:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T11:59:16","slug":"was-there-a-child-support-grant-increase","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/sassa\/was-there-a-child-support-grant-increase\/","title":{"rendered":"Child Support Grant Increase: How Much Is It in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Yes. The child support grant increased by R20 to R580 a month per child<\/strong> on 1 April 2026, following the February 2026 Budget. The new amount was paid from the April 2026 payment run, and existing beneficiaries did not need to reapply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent child support grant amounts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
From<\/th>Monthly amount<\/th>Increase<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
April 2024<\/td>R530<\/td>R20<\/td><\/tr>
April 2025<\/td>R560<\/td>R30<\/td><\/tr>
April 2026<\/td>R580<\/td>R20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Increases are announced in the national Budget in February and take effect in April. There is no second increase for the child support grant later in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top-up for orphans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A relative, such as a grandparent, aunt, uncle, sibling or cousin, who cares for an orphaned child can receive a top-up worth half the grant. From April 2026 that is R290 extra, making R870 a month per child. See who qualifies for the top-up<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you qualify?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n