SASSA grant amounts for November 2026: what you'll get and when
November 2026 SASSA grants: R2 400 for older persons and disability, R580 child support, R1 300 foster care, R370 SRD. Older persons are paid today, 30 October.
SASSA grant amounts for November 2026 are the same as in October. Older persons, disability and care dependency grants pay up to R2 400 a month, the child support grant pays R580, and the foster child grant pays R1 300 after its small October increase (Department of Social Development notice R.7287). The money is arriving early this month: older persons are paid today, Friday 30 October, because of the 4 November local elections (SASSA).
How much is each SASSA grant in November 2026?
| Grant | Maximum per month |
|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant (60 to 74) | R2 400 |
| Older Persons Grant (75 and older) | R2 420 |
| War Veterans Grant | R2 420 |
| Disability Grant | R2 400 |
| Care Dependency Grant | R2 400 |
| Foster Child Grant | R1 300 |
| Child Support Grant | R580 |
| Child Support Grant Top-Up | R580 plus R290 |
| Grant-in-Aid | R580 |
| COVID-19 SRD grant | R370 |
Sources: Department of Social Development notice R.7287, SASSA means test leaflet, SABC News.
These are maximum amounts. Most grants are means tested, so someone with other income or assets can be paid less than the full amount (SASSA). The foster child grant is the only one with no means test.
Did any grant go up for November?
No. The April 2026 increases added R80 to the older persons, disability and care dependency grants, and R20 to the child support grant and grant-in-aid (Parliament). The only change since then came on 1 October, when the foster child grant rose by R10, from R1 290 to R1 300 (notice R.7287). No further increase has been announced for the rest of the 2026/27 financial year.
The SRD grant stays at R370. Treasury set aside an extra R36.4 billion in February to keep paying it until 31 March 2027 (SABC News).
When will I be paid in November?
| Grant | Payment date |
|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant | Friday, 30 October 2026 |
| Disability Grant | Monday, 2 November 2026 |
| Children's grants | Tuesday, 3 November 2026 |
| Grants under review | Thursday, 5 November 2026 |
Source: SASSA revised November payment dates, SAnews.
SASSA brought the dates forward because of the 4 November elections and says the change applies to November only. December payments return to the normal schedule (SASSA on X).
Who earns too much to get the older persons or disability grant?
For the R2 400 older persons and disability grants, SASSA's limits from 1 April 2026 are:
| Single | Married (combined) | |
|---|---|---|
| Income per month | R9 350 | R18 700 |
| Income per year | R112 200 | R224 400 |
| Assets | R1 584 000 | R3 168 000 |
Source: SASSA means test leaflet.
If you're married, SASSA counts both your income and your spouse's (SASSA).
How do I check my SASSA grant status?
Use only SASSA's own channels. Don't share your ID number, PIN or card details with anyone who contacts you claiming to be from SASSA.
| Official channel | How to use it |
|---|---|
| Send "Hi" to 082 601 0111 (SASSA on X) | |
| SASSA Services portal | Log in at services.sassa.gov.za to see your applications and their status (SASSA) |
| SRD status page | Enter your ID number and the cellphone number you applied with at srd.sassa.gov.za |
| Toll-free call centre | 0800 60 10 11 (SASSA) |
| [email protected] (SASSA) |
If your money hasn't arrived on your payment date, SASSA asks beneficiaries to visit their nearest SASSA local office for help (SAnews).
FAQ
How much is the SASSA old age grant in November 2026?
Up to R2 400 a month for people aged 60 to 74, and R2 420 for people aged 75 and older.
How much is the child support grant in November 2026?
R580 a month per child. Where the top-up applies, it adds R290.
When is the older persons grant paid in November 2026?
On Friday 30 October 2026, earlier than usual because of the 4 November local elections.
Has the SRD grant increased?
No. The COVID-19 SRD grant stays at R370 a month and has been extended until 31 March 2027.
How do I check my SASSA status?
Use SASSA's official channels only: WhatsApp 082 601 0111, services.sassa.gov.za, srd.sassa.gov.za for SRD, or the toll-free line 0800 60 10 11.
Sources
- Department of Social Development notice R.7287 of 2026: Increase in respect of social grants
- SASSA: What is a means test? (2026 leaflet)
- Parliament: Social grants boosted in R2.67 trillion budget
- SABC News: Godongwana announces increase for social grant recipients
- SASSA: Revised November 2026 social grant payment dates
- SAnews: SASSA revises November grant payment dates ahead of elections
- SAnews: SASSA announces 2026/27 social grant payment dates
- SASSA on X: November payment dates are a once-off arrangement
- SASSA Services portal: Help and FAQs
- SASSA: You and Your Grant booklet 2026