SASSA grant amounts in October 2026
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The older person's grant is R2,400 a month from 1 April 2026. People aged 75 and older receive an extra R20, so R2,420. The Minister of Social Development set those amounts in Government Notice R.7287 of 23 March 2026 (Social Assistance Act notice).
The foster child grant is R1,300 a month from 1 October 2026. The child support grant stays at R580 a month, with a top-up of R290 where a relative cares for an orphaned child (Social Assistance Act notice).
When does SASSA pay grants in October 2026?
SASSA pays older persons on 2 October 2026, disability grants on 5 October 2026, and children's grants on 6 October 2026 (Department of Social Development).
Which other grants are R2,400?
The disability grant and the care dependency grant are also R2,400 a month from 1 April 2026. The grant-in-aid is R580 (Department of Social Development).
| Grant | Amount in October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Older persons, 60 to 74 | R2,400 a month |
| Older persons, 75 and older | R2,420 a month |
| Disability and care dependency | R2,400 a month |
| Foster child | R1,300 a month |
| Child support | R580 a month |
FAQ
How much is the SASSA old-age grant in October 2026?
R2,400 a month from age 60, and R2,420 from age 75 (Government Notice R.7287).
How much is the child support grant?
R580 a month per child. A relative caring for an orphaned child can receive a further R290 (Government Notice R.7287).
When is the October 2026 SASSA payment?
Older persons on 2 October, disability grants on 5 October, and children's grants on 6 October 2026 (Department of Social Development).