Care Dependency Grant: SASSA Eligibility, Amount and How to Apply

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Care Dependency Grant

Date expected

How much you get

R2 400

Pay day

Thu, 07 May 2026

Support for caregivers of children with severe disabilities.

Official amount source

Who it may fit

• Caregiver for child under 18
• Medical assessment
• Means test applies

Documents

• ID
• Child birth certificate
• Medical report

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A practical guide to the likely document categories for the care dependency grant so you can prepare early without guessing.

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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.