SASSA Child Support Grant Payment Date October 2025– Latest Updates
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) undertakes the Child Support Grant in the first week of every month. For October 2025, the payment date is:
The Child Support Grant plays a pivotal role in bolstering up low-income households and ensures that the basic needs of children are met. SASSA processes this grant along with the Foster Child and Care Dependency Grants on the preannounced date in the first week of each month.
A recent session was held, during which the Director General of Social Development led a contingent to the South African Human Rights Commission meeting on undernutrition in the Eastern Cape. This particular session focused on the department’s efforts to address child health upbringing.
The aim is to increase access to the Child Support Grant and strengthen ICROP community engagement programmes. Bandile Makitoka, Regional Executive Manager of SASSA in the Eastern Cape, was also present at the session. He highlighted the province’s commitment to protecting vulnerable children. Actions speak louder than words, he asserted that this initiative truly reflects that commitment, which grants can be availed by relevant partners and beneficiaries.
SASSA Child Support Grant Payment Date Confirms October 2025 Amid Frozen Accounts and Court Rulings
Despite the ongoing frozen Ithala accounts issue and recent controversial High Court rulings, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that children’s grant payments for October 2025 will proceed as scheduled. Beneficiaries can expect payments to be made as announced on the schedule.
Child Support Grant Details
If you are in financial trouble, you can secure a grant to help raise your child. To qualify, you must:
Applying for a SASSA Grant
If all things go according to the mark, your Child Support Grant will be approved. You will receive the amount in October, and thereafter, it will be R780. Additionally, there are two more grants for child support. The application procedure is identical. The amounts that you will potentially receive are as follows.
Now, just take a look at other grant amounts.
Current SASSA Grant Amounts
Stay with us to stay informed about the latest updates on SASSA grants, ensuring sustained access to your payments.
Once your grant was approved, where to collect.
Where to Collect Your Grant
Bank Account
Payments can be transacted directly into your bank account for easier access.
Retail Outlets
You can collect grants at stores such as Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Boxer, Usave, OK, and Checkers.
Mobile Cash Pay Points
You must be on time, as they are operational for limited hours and are available only on certain days and at specific locations.
South African Post Office (SAPO)
The South African Post Office outlets are the specified points where grant amounts are disbursed in cash. Every recipient can avail the facility.
As the number of SASSA recipients continues to rise. As well as unauthorized activities are also increasing. To counter this, SASSA has introduced the eKYC system. Make sure to complete your eKYC verification and always use SASSA’s official website to stay safe from any potential fraud.
A while ago, fraudulent individuals circulated fake eKYC links online. It caused widespread panic, especially among recipients of the Child Support Grant.
Consequently, SASSA is sounding alarm bells about a treacherous eKYC verification link circulating. Scammers are sending this link to beneficiaries, falsely claiming that it is compulsory to verify grant application information.
Beneficiaries are advised to exercise caution and avoid clicking on suspicious links or sharing personal information. Be in touch with relevant authorities to avoid any suspicious activity.
Summary: SASSA Child Support Grant Updates
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that Child Support Grant payments for October 2025 will be disbursed on Friday, 10 October 2025.
The Child Support Grant, along with the Foster Care and Care Dependency Grants, plays a crucial role in supporting low-income families. It assures the basic needs of children. To promote such philanthropic steps, a session led by the Director General of Social Development reaffirmed the government’s commitment to child welfare. As well as to expand the grants to destitute parents through ICROP community engagement initiatives.
To apply, applicants must be primary caregivers, pass the means test, and submit the necessary documents, including ID, affidavit, and court order for the caregiver. Once their grant is approved, recipients receive R780 per month, while other grants include Foster Care (R1,480), Care Dependency (R2,680), and a Caregiver Top-Up (R250).
Grants can be collected through bank accounts, retail outlets, mobile cash pay points, or the South African Post Office (SAPO).
For any queries, you can contact the SASSA helpline directly at 0800 601 011 for free.
