How to Apply the SASSA Child Support Grant Online 2024

You can apply for the SASSA child support grant online by browsing the official SASSA website, or you can visit the closest SASSA office where you reside. South African Social Security Agency aims to make its citizens prosperous by giving grants to 18 million people, including child support grants. SASSA’s vision is the grant will hold up to the parents to improve the health, education, and recreation abilities of a child.

Additionally, a nurturer of a child can receive the SASSA Child Support Grant for a maximum of 06 children. Apart from the Child Support Grant, SASSA has also introduced two more grants for children: The Care Dependency Grant and The Foster Child Grant, but you can apply for any one of these 03. Remember, the child must be under 18 years of age, and the annual income must not exceed R52800 if you are a single parent. If you are a couple, the means for both of you should not be more than R105600 per annum.

Hence, you can visit your closest SASSA office or apply online. If you visit personally, a representative will guide you through the form and other formalities. They will demand your 13-digit Smart ID and registered mobile number; if you are a foster parent, you have to provide notarized proof of residence in South Africa and a court order of custody of a child. Let’s take a look at a comprehensive guide, “How to Apply for the SASSA Child Support Grant Online.”

Background of the SASSA Child Suppor Grant

Raising children is a challenging task in this era of inflation, especially when your financial situation is tight. Considering the same economic problem its citizens face, South Africa has introduced “The Child Support Grant” through SASSA (South African Social Security Agency) back in 1998. So that, people can focus on the education & health of their children in a good way. The SASSA Child Support Grant is for a child’s primary nurturer; they can be biological parents, grandparents, any individual (they), or a couple responsible for their upbringing.

How to Apply for the SASSA Child Support Grant Online

First of all, click on the Services SASSA Portal to apply online. Before applying, you have to register yourself; this will help you access all the SASSA services, and remember, it is a one-time procedure. Click on the “Register” button as I describe.

How to Apply the SASSA Child Support Grant Online Application
Click on Register Button

After clicking on “Register,” you will find a new tab that will include a consent form; you have to click on “I Agree” and then click on “Apply.”

How to Apply the SASSA Child Support Grant Online Application
Click on I Agree – Apply

After hitting the apply button, a form will be visible; you must fill in all the boxes with your credentials. What are they? I describe in the image under. In this particular form, the most essential thing is to provide your bank account and your grant type. Always give an authoritative bank account, and never swindle with SASSA; if they find any irregularities, they will ban you for a lifetime.

How to Apply the SASSA Child Support Grant Online Application
Fill the Client Registration form carefully

Once you register successfully, you can apply for the SASSA child support grant by clicking on the button “Apply for a Grant.” Now, let’s look at the eligibility criteria and then the required documents simultaneously.

Eligibility Criteria

  • South African citizens, Asylum seekers, or refugees can apply.
  • Refugees must provide the Section 24 permit as proof of refugee status and identity.
  • You can be biological parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, or cousins.
  • The Child should be under 18 years of age.
  • You must meet the requirements of the Means Test.
  • Primary caregivers cannot apply for more than 06 children who are not biological or adopted legally.
  • The Child must not be cared for in a government-funded institution in South Africa.

If you meet all these criteria, you can fill out the the SASSA child support grant form and attach all the required documents. The list of required documents is as follows. 

Required Documents

  • A child’s birth certificate is required.
  • The foster caregiver must provide proof of living with the Child.
  • A marriage or divorce certificate is required if you are not single. 
  • The Child’s school attendance register is required as proof. If the Child is not attending school, the application can be processed.
  • If parents are deceased, death certificates are required.
  • Proof of income is required.
  • Verified bank details are required.
  • For foster parents, a court order for custody of a child is needed.

Hence, you have all the required documents attached to the application form. Don’t attach fake or illegal documents because SASSA doesn’t tolerate scams. In the wake of this, you will be banned for a lifetime. SASSA’s representative will conduct a preliminary analysis after completing the process while receiving the form. They, a representative, will hand you a receipt as proof. If you are applying online, a notification SMS will be your proof.

The SASSA Child Support Grant Online Process

So, when you land on the page, you will find a tab “click here to apply online”. After clicking on the tab, a new dialogue box will appear; now, you will enter your 10-figure mobile number here. SASSA will send you an OTP (One-time Password) for bearing out of your mobile number. After that, the outfit will send you an SMS with a secure link. Click this link and enter all your credentials regarding your personal information and documents. After submitting the online application form, SASSA will start a verification and validation process on your application.

Note: Home visits are possible to validate your information. Normally, they take 30 days, but in rare cases, they take up to 90 days. Once the application process is complete, SASSA will inform you via SMS. Unfortunately, if your application is rejected, you have the right to “Lodge an Appeal” to DSD.

Child Support Grant Dates 2024/2025

MonthDate (SASSA Child Support Grant)Amount + Top-Up
April 202405-04-2024R530+R260
May 202407-05-2024R530+R260
June 202406-06-2024R530+R260
July 202404-07-2024R530+R260
August 202406-08-2024R530+R260
September 202405-09-2024R530+R260
October 202404-10-2024R530+R270
November 202407-11-2024R530+R270
December 202405-12-2024R530+R270
January 202507-01-2025R530+R270
February 202506-02-2025R530+R270
March 202506-02-2025R530+R270
Payout Dates of Child Support Grants.
How to Apply the SASSA Child Support Grant Online Application
Waiting for SASSA Child Support Grant

SASSA Child Support Grant Amount

In a budget speech in February 2024, Finance Minister Mr Enoch Godongwana declared an increase of R20 to the SASSA child support grant in Cape Town. He said the increase will be effective and disbursed from 05 April 2024. The amount paid earlier was R510; with this enhancement of R20, it will now be R530.

SASSA Child Support Top-Up

SASSA Child support top-up is for relatives who are responsible for caring for orphans. SASSA was paying R250 as a top-up for child grants, but now it will become R260 with an increase of R10. So, the final amount of R790 (R530+R260) will be paid from 1 April 2024. On 1 October 2024, the amount will be R800.    

Child Support Grant Balance Check

SASSA defines three easy ways to Check the Balance of your the SASSA child support grant. Remember to use your registered mobile number, authentic ID, name, and surname when you use these services.

  • Call The toll-free number of SASSA “0800 601 011”.
  • You can use SASSA WhatsApp: “082 046 8553”.
  • Dial the USSD code on your mobile at *120*69277# or *120*3210#.

Why can a SASSA grant be suspended?

South African Social Security Agency has the right to suspend the SASSA Child Support Grant if they find irregularities.

  • The age limit is crossed, and the limit is 18 years.
  • The child support grant was approved mistakenly by SASSA.
  • The recipient’s income circumstances are changed.
  • Recipients take grants from other welfare institutions.

Why can a SASSA grant be ended?

Such circumstances in which SASSA would end the grant.

  • If the child is dead.
  • Fake documents found.
  • The primary caregiver doesn’t receive the grant for consecutive 03 months.
  • The child was absent from Republic Day.

Final Thoughts

The SASSA Child Support Grant 2024 is available for applicants to apply in person at the nearest SASSA office or online through the official SASSA website. The grant is for a child’s primary nurturer, including biological parents, grandparents, and anyone responsible for their upbringing. Eligibility criteria include being South African citizens, asylum seekers, or refugees, passing the Means Test, having a child under 18 years of age, and not being cared for in a government-funded institution.

Required documents are the child’s birth certificate, foster caregiver’s proof of living with the child, marriage or divorce certificate, school attendance register, death certificates, proof of income, and verified bank details. To check the balance of the SASSA child support grant, applicants can call SASSA’s toll-free number (0800 601 011) or use SASSA WhatsApp (082 046 8553). 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the SASSA old age grant increased?

Yes, the SASSA (South Africa Social Security Agency) Old Age Grant has increased by R100. It was announced in the budget speech in Feb 2024. The Old Age Grant will rise by R90 from 01 April 2024 and R10 from 01 October 2024. 

How much is the SASSA child grant monthly?

The SASSA child support grant has been increased by R20, so, considering this addition, the new amount is R530 for each child. SASSA’s additional top-up is R250, which was announced in 2022. Hence, top-up has been increased by R10 also, by adding this, the top-up amount will be paid R260 for each child to the beneficiaries. So, the total amount is R790.

Does the SASSA child grant expire?

The SASSA child grant stops when the child reaches 18. However, if the child is still studying or is disabled, the term is extended to 21.

How do you check your SASSA balance on your phone without airtime?

Dail the USSD code at 1203210# or make a free call on “0800 601 011”. to check the balance of the SASSA child grant without airtime. 

Can you check the SASSA balance at the ATM?

Yes, you can check the balance of your SASSA grant on an ATM, which is the same as your personal account number. 

Can I apply for a child grant online?

You can apply for a Child Grant online using SASSA’s official website. First, you have to register yourself on the website, then you can apply online by putting all your credentials on that page and submitting it. For a detailed guide, check out this article.

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