Important Update: SASSA Child Grant Increase for June 2024

The South African Social Security Agency has said that the Child Support Grant will go up from June 2024 on. The goal is to help families deal with the rising cost of living and other problems facing the economy. If you or your relative receive this grant, this clearly describes what the upcoming increase is to mean for you: how much more you stand to pocket and when.

Understanding the Child Grant Increase

Why the Increase is Happening

South Africa is currently passing through difficult economic times, with high costs of living and high unemployment rates in the country. Many families, especially those taking care of foster children, are passing through dire straits. To overcome this, SASSA is increasing the Child Grant. The incrementing process is part of the government’s effort to cushion the needy amid these challenging times.

What the Increase Means for Families

The Child Grant is very important in keeping families who are looking after foster children. SASSA currently supports, therefore, in excess of 20 million people in South Africa. One such benefit for families with foster children that it has offered over the years is a Child Grant, and the forthcoming increment will enable them to do much more.

Aspect	Details
Increase Amount	R50 additional per child, bringing the new amount to R1130 for foster care families.
Reason for Increase	To help families cope with rising living costs and economic challenges in South Africa.
Start Date	June 2024, with the first increased payment scheduled for June 7, 2024.
Payment Frequency	Monthly payments are made at the beginning of each month.
Amounts for Different Groups	– General Increase: R50 boost <br> – Foster Care: R1130 per child <br> – Children Above 6 Years: R510 <br> – Disabled Children: Separate allocation, not included in this increase
Eligibility Changes	No significant changes to eligibility criteria; ensure personal details are updated.
Payment Dates for 2024	January 5, February 6, March 7, April 4, May 5, June 7, July 8, August 1, September 2, October 4, November 6, December 5. Payments for Disability Grant are made one day earlier.
Contact for Issues	Contact SASSA directly for assistance with payment issues or queries.

Details of the Grant Increase

New Grant Amounts

As from 1 June 2024, this new increment of R50 on the Child Grant effectively brings about a new amount that is to be allocated to families where children are placed into their care through foster care responsibility. Here is what the new zodiac signs look like in summary:

• General increase: R50 more on current payments.
• Foster Care Grant: Increases to R1130 per child.
• Children above 6 years: Increases to R510.
• Children with disabilities: their support is managed separately and is not included in this increase.

Payment Schedule

Grants are typically paid at the beginning of each month. For 2024, here are the dates for Child Grant payments:

• January: 5th
• February: 6th
• March: 7th
• April: 4th
• May: 5th
• June: 7th
• July: 8th
• August: 1st
• September: 2nd
• October: 4th
• November: 6th
• December: 5th

Disability Grant payments are made one day before Child Grant payments. Check your account regularly and pay attention to updates.

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