From April 2026, the old age, disability and care dependency grants pay R2,400 a month, and people aged 75 and older get R2,420. The war veterans grant is R2,420, the child support grant and grant-in-aid are R580, and the foster child grant went up to R1,290 in April and R1,300 in October 2026. The SRD grant stays at R370. Increases are paid automatically on your normal pay date.
| Quick facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Biggest grants | R2,400 (old age, disability, care dependency) |
| Age 75 and older | R2,420 |
| Child support grant | R580 per child (R870 with the orphan top-up) |
| Foster child grant | R1,300 from October 2026 |
| SRD grant | R370, extended beyond March 2027 |
| When increases start | April each year (foster care also in October this year) |
| Do you need to apply for the increase? | No. It is paid automatically |
On this page: All amounts · 2025 vs 2026 · Child support top-up · SRD R370 · Means test limits · When you get paid · FAQ
SASSA grant amounts 2026/27: every grant
These SASSA grant amounts apply from 1 April 2026 and come from the February 2026 Budget, as summarised by Parliament and reported by GroundUp and BusinessTech. Who qualifies for each grant is explained in our SASSA grants guide.
| Grant | Monthly amount | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Older person’s grant (60 to 74) | R2,400 | South Africans aged 60 and older who pass the means test |
| Older person’s grant (75 and older) | R2,420 | The same grant, at a slightly higher rate from age 75 |
| Disability grant | R2,400 | Adults aged 18 to 59 who can’t work because of a disability |
| War veterans grant | R2,420 | Veterans of the Second World War or the Korean War |
| Care dependency grant | R2,400 | Caregivers of children with severe disabilities who need full-time care |
| Foster child grant | R1,290 (April), R1,300 (from October) | Foster parents with a court order, per child |
| Child support grant | R580 | Caregivers of children under 18, per child |
| Child support grant top-up | R290 extra (R870 in total) | Relatives caring for orphaned children |
| Grant-in-aid | R580 | People on an old age, disability or war veterans grant who need full-time care |
| SRD grant | R370 | Unemployed people aged 18 to 59 with little or no income |
The foster child grant figure follows Parliament’s summary of the Budget, which gave R1,290 in April and R1,300 from October (Parliament of RSA). Some news reports gave a single figure of R1,295, which is roughly the average of the two.
How much did each grant go up in 2026?
| Grant | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old age, disability, care dependency | R2,315 | R2,400 | R85 |
| War veterans | R2,335 | R2,420 | R85 |
| Foster child | R1,250 | R1,290, then R1,300 | R40, then R10 |
| Child support, grant-in-aid | R560 | R580 | R20 |
| SRD | R370 | R370 | No change |
Sources: GroundUp, February 2026 and BusinessTech, February 2026. Treasury allocated an extra R36.4 billion to keep the SRD grant going, and about 26.5 million people receive social grants in total.
Child support grant top-up for orphans
Since 30 May 2022, relatives who care for an orphaned child can get a top-up of 50% on the child support grant. With the child support grant at R580, the top-up is R290, so the total is R870 a month per child. You apply at a SASSA office with certified copies of the parents’ death certificates. If one parent’s certificate can’t be found, bring the other parent’s certificate and an affidavit. No court order or social worker report is needed (Vuk’uzenzele).
Some websites still show a top-up of R280. That was 50% of the old R560 grant, so it’s out of date.
The SRD grant amount: still R370
The SRD grant didn’t go up in 2026. It has been R370 a month since April 2024, and in October 2026 the government extended it for another year beyond March 2027 at the same amount. A court case about the SRD income limit and grant value is still waiting for a Supreme Court of Appeal ruling. Our SRD status meanings guide explains how SASSA decides each month, and the SRD payment dates page shows when it’s paid.
Means test limits for 2026
Most grants are means-tested: SASSA checks your income and assets (and your spouse’s) against a limit. These are the 2026 limits SASSA explained in May 2026, as reported by the Alberton Record:
| Grant | Monthly income limit (single / married) | Asset limit (single / married) |
|---|---|---|
| Older person’s, disability, war veterans | R9,350 / R18,700 | R1,584,000 / R3,168,000 |
| Child support grant (caregiver) | R5,800 / R11,600 | No asset test |
| SRD grant | R624 | Checked through bank inflows |
| Foster child grant | Not means-tested | Not means-tested |
For the older person’s and disability grants, income close to the limit can mean a smaller grant rather than no grant, so it’s worth applying and letting SASSA do the calculation.
When you get paid
- Older person’s grant: first payment day of the month.
- Disability grant: the next working day.
- Children’s grants (child support, foster child, care dependency): the day after that.
- SRD grant: separate dates later in the month, shown on your status.
See the exact days for each month on our SASSA payment dates page. If you’re paid on the separate “fourth day”, SASSA may have flagged your grant for a review.
How to check your own grant amount
- Bank or card: the amount paid in on your pay date is your grant.
- Call SASSA: 0800 60 10 11 with your ID number. See all SASSA contact details.
- SRD: your status on srd.sassa.gov.za shows each approved month.
If you get less than the SASSA grant amounts listed above, it may be because of the means test, or a deduction such as a funeral policy. SASSA only allows certain deductions, so ask the call centre to explain any amount you don’t recognise.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the old age grant in 2026?
R2,400 a month for people aged 60 to 74, and R2,420 for people aged 75 and older, from April 2026.
How much is the child support grant in 2026?
R580 a month per child from April 2026. Relatives caring for orphans can get a top-up of R290, making R870.
How much is the disability grant in 2026?
R2,400 a month from April 2026.
How much is the foster child grant in 2026?
R1,290 from April 2026 and R1,300 from October 2026, per child.
Did the SRD grant go up in 2026?
No. The SRD grant stays at R370 a month and has been extended for another year beyond March 2027.
Do I need to apply for the SASSA grant increase?
No. The new SASSA grant amounts are paid automatically on your normal pay date.
When do SASSA grant amounts change?
Usually in April each year, after the February Budget. In 2026 the foster child grant also rose in October.
About this guide
Written and checked by N Chris, for SASSA Status Check Help. Amounts were checked against Parliament’s Budget summary, GroundUp, BusinessTech, the government newspaper Vuk’uzenzele and a SASSA means test explainer reported in May 2026. We are not SASSA. Read how we verify information.