SASSA Grant Amounts 2026 — All Grants After April Increase

SASSA grant amounts increased from April 2026 following the National Budget announcement in February 2026. The Older Persons and Disability Grants increased to R2,400. The Child Support Grant increased to R580 per child. The SRD R370 grant remains at R370 with no increase.

SASSA Grant Amounts April 2026 — Full Table

SASSA Older Persons Grant Amount 2026

R2,400 per month from April 2026.

• Previous amount: R2,320 (2025/26 financial year)
• Increase: R80
• First payment at new amount: 2 April 2026
• Beneficiaries: approximately 3.7 million

The Older Persons Grant is the primary income for most South Africans aged 60 and over who meet the means test. See the Older Persons Grant guide for eligibility and payment dates.

SASSA Disability Grant Amount 2026

R2,400 per month from April 2026.

• Previous amount: R2,320
• Increase: R80
• Same amount as the Older Persons Grant
• First payment at new amount: 7 April 2026

The Disability Grant is for South Africans aged 18–59 who cannot support themselves due to a medically assessed disability. See the Disability Grant guide.

SASSA Child Support Grant Amount 2026

R580 per child per month from April 2026.

• Previous amount: R560 per child
• Increase: R20 per child per month
• First payment at new amount: 8 April 2026
• Paid to the primary caregiver — a caregiver can receive for multiple qualifying children

Example: A caregiver with 3 qualifying children receives R580 × 3 = R1,740 per month from April 2026.

See the Child Support Grant guide for eligibility and application details.

SASSA SRD R370 Grant Amount 2026

R370 per month — no change in April 2026.

The SRD grant has remained at R370 since the 2023 increase from R350. No increase was announced in the February 2026 National Budget. A future increase is expected in subsequent budget cycles.

• Current amount: R370/month
• No back-payments for any period of decline — each month assessed separately
• Apply or check your status at srd.sassa.gov.za

When Do the Increased Grant Amounts Apply?

Increases are effective from the first payment in April 2026 for each grant:

See the full payment dates schedule for all grant payment days.

Why Do SASSA Grant Amounts Change?

SASSA grant amounts are reviewed annually in the National Budget, presented by the Minister of Finance in February each year. Increases are typically linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) — the inflation rate.

The purpose is to maintain the real purchasing power of the grants so that beneficiaries can afford the same basket of goods year on year.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did SASSA grants increase in 2026?

Grant amounts increased from April 2026 payment dates. The Older Persons Grant first paid at R2,400 on 2 April 2026. Child Support Grant first paid at R580 on 8 April 2026.

By how much did SASSA increase grants in 2026?

Older Persons, Disability, and Care Dependency Grants increased by R80 each (to R2,400). Child Support Grant increased by R20 per child (to R580). Foster Child Grant increased by R30 (to R1,290). War Veterans Grant increased by R80 (to R2,420). SRD R370 did not increase.

Will SRD R370 increase in 2026?

No. The SRD R370 grant amount was not increased in the February 2026 National Budget. It remains at R370/month. An increase may come in the 2027/28 budget cycle, but nothing has been announced for 2026.

How often does SASSA increase grant amounts?

SASSA grant amounts are reviewed once a year in the National Budget, announced in February. Changes take effect from April of that year at the start of the new financial year.