Child Support Grant: SASSA Eligibility, Amount and How to Apply

Go swanela

Child Support Grant

Date expected

How much you get

R580

Pay day

Thu, 07 May 2026

Support for a primary caregiver of a child.

Official amount source

Who it may fit

• Primary caregiver
• Child is under the age limit
• Means test applies

Documents

• ID
• Child birth certificate
• Proof of income

Official next step Go swanela Matšatšikgwedi a tefo

Related guides

Child Support Grant payment dates May 2026

A practical May 2026 Child Support Grant guide that explains grouped children’s payment schedules and how to check for the latest trustworthy update.

Child Support Grant payment dates June 2026

A June 2026 guide for child support grant payment timing, written to help users read the month page carefully and avoid treating guidance as final too early.

Related statuses

Approved

Your application has passed the current checks.

Pending

The review is still in progress.

Declined

The application did not pass one or more rules.

Identity verification

Your identity must be confirmed before the process can continue.

Other grants

Older Persons Grant (Old Age Grant)

Support for people aged 60 or older.

Disability Grant

Support for adults with a disability that limits work.

Social Relief of Distress (SRD Grant)

Short-term relief for people with no income support.