SASSA Grants
Check if your child qualifies for financial support from the South African government.
Two grants can help families of children with disabilities in South Africa. Use the eligibility checker below to see what you may qualify for — then we'll guide you through the documents and next steps.
Care Dependency Grant
CDG~R2,320 / month
Income threshold: ~R228,000/year (single)
For children under 18 with a severe disability or chronic illness requiring full-time care.
Child Support Grant
CSG~R580 / month
Broader income threshold — most families qualify
For primary caregivers of children under 18 who meet the income means test.
Learn about CSG →Documents needed for CDG application
Bring originals + certified copies to the SASSA office
- Child's SA birth certificate or ID document
- Caregiver's SA ID document
- Medical report confirming disability from a registered doctor or specialist
Must state diagnosis and level of care required
- Proof of income / means test (payslip, SASSA affidavit if unemployed)
- Proof of residential address (utility bill, bank statement, or signed letter)
- Child's clinic card or Road to Health card (if under 5)
- School attendance record (if applicable)
Important: grants are not backdated
Your grant will only start from the month you submit your application. Apply as soon as possible — do not wait to have every document. SASSA can advise on what is acceptable.
SASSA toll-free helpline
For questions, office locations, and application help. Mon–Fri 8am–4pm
CDG Application Checklist
Tick items as you gather them. Print before your SASSA visit.
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Tip on the medical report: Ask your doctor to specifically state that the child “requires full-time care and support” and list the diagnosis by name. SASSA rejections often happen when the report only states the diagnosis without confirming care needs.
SASSA Payment Dates
Grants are paid on the 1st of each month
Care Dependency Grant
1 July 2026
~R2,320 / month
Child Support Grant
1st–5th of month
~R580 / month · based on last ID digit
CSG payment days by ID last digit: 0–1 → 1st · 2–3 → 2nd · 4–5 → 3rd · 6–7 → 4th · 8–9 → 5th. If the payment date falls on a weekend or public holiday, SASSA pays on the last working day before.
June
1 June
July
1 July
Get a WhatsApp reminder before your payment date
Our bot will send you a WhatsApp message 2 days before your CDG or CSG payment — so you never miss it.
Set up payment reminderGrant amounts are reviewed annually by the South African government. The amounts shown reflect the 2024/2025 financial year. Always verify current amounts with SASSA.