SASSA Grant Increase 2025

SASSA has been helping South Africans for years and millions of South Africans are getting aid from SASSA to get financial stability. Keeping in mind the need of citizens and inflation rate, the South African Social Security Agency has recently announced the increment in the grant amounts that would be applicable in 2025. Here we will discuss the increase in SASSA grant in 2025, the revealings Of SASSA grant increments by the Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and other relevant information about the increments in grant amounts in 2025.

SASSA Grant Increase 2025

The aftermath of covid-19 are still impacting South Africans leading to financial instability, poverty and unemployment. The grants that are given by SASSA to individuals are given in the form of monthly aids to help them financially. Inflation in South Africa is increasing by 4.6% as every year passes by. 

Recently, the Finance Minister in his inaugural speech for the 2024 budget revealed that there would be significant increments in SASSA grants. The finance minister in his meeting described the increments in detail. 

He also claimed that not only the grant amounts but also the number of beneficiaries will be increased. For example, if the number of beneficiaries taking benefits from SASSA was 18.4 million previously, now in 2025 the number of beneficiaries that can take financial aid in the form of grants from SASSA in 2025 would be 19.2 million. 

Well we will first  discuss the increments made in 2024 before looking at the expected increments across different SASSA grants that would be made in 2025. 

Increments Made In 2024 

Here is the description of the increments made in different grants. Make sure to pay attention so you can understand how much grants will be paid from now on.

Old Age Grant

Before the announcement of increment in grants, the old age grant that was given to older citizens of South Africa who were in need of financial assistance was R 1890 per month. Now the amount has been increased to R 2190. 

According to the finance minister Enoch Godongwana,  R95 has been added, which actually is 5% of the total amount. This means a 5% increase has been made in the old age grant given by SASSA.

Child Support Grant

The child support grant that was previously given to children of South Africa was R 460. After an increment that was made, the child support grant becomes now R 480. 

This means the addition of R 20 was made in the child support grant of SASSA. An increment of 4.3% has been made in child support grant amount.

War Veteran Grant

War veteran grant was R 1910 previously but now within an increment of 5% in the total amount, the grant has been raised to R 2005. Remember this amount is the same for those who are above the age of 75.

Care Dependency Grant

The care dependency grant was previously R 1890. It has got an increment of 5% in the total amount and now it has become R 1985.

Foster Care Grant

Foster care grant was previously R 1050 and with an increment of 1.9%, it has been raised up to R 1070 in 2024.

Grant	Previous Amount	Increment (Percentage)
Old Age Grant	R1890	5%
Child Support Grant	R480	4.3%
War Veterans grant	R2005	5%
Care Dependency Grant	R1890	5%
Foster Care Grant	R1985	5%

Expected Increments In Grants In 2025

Let’s discuss the expected increments across different grants on the basis of the recent trends. Generally, it has been estimated that SASSA will make an increment of around 5% in every grant. 

The information has been derived from historical analysis and observations of the recent trends in SASSA budget and grant amount. Although the increase is 4.8% higher from the previous year, it may still fall short of covering all the basic costs. Let’s discuss the expected increase amount below that might be implemented in 2025.

Old Age Pension (Age 60 to 74)

Right now the grant amount for old age pensioners is R 2190. It has been estimated that the grant amount will increase up to R 2290 in April of 2025. Moreover, the increment of R 10 would again be made in the old age pension in October ultimately making the pension amount R 2300 in total.

Old Age Pension (Age 75 To Older)

The old age pension that was given to individuals 75 and above years old js currently R 2210. There would be a 5% increase in the amount in total that will make the total amount of R 2310 in April. Furthermore, there would be another increase of R 10 in old age pension of 75 years old pensioner and above given by SASSA that will be made in October 2025.

Disability Grants And Care Dependency Grant

Both of these disability grants and care dependency grants are currently R 2190. They will get an increment of R100 in their total amount and will be R 2290 soon in April 2025. Moreover, this implementation will be followed by a minor increase of up to R 2300 in October 2025.

War Veteran Grant

The war veteran grants is also R 2190 currently. It is expected to increase up to R 2290 in April 2025 that will be followed by an additional R 10 increment, making the total of war veteran grant amount equals to R 2300 in October 2025.

Child Support Grant

Currently the child support grant is R 530 per month. It will get an increment of R 30 making the total amount R 560 in April 2025. Keep in mind there is no news about additional increase in October, like other grants.

Foster Care Grant

Foster care grant is currently R 1180. It will see a significant increment from R 1180 to R 1800  in April 2025.

News About SRD Grant; Its Future

There are millions of South Africans who were getting funds from the SRD grant from South Africa Social Security Agency SASSA. It was introduced after Covid-19 pandemic when the economic situation in the country was very poor. It was particularly introduced to help citizens with low income households so they can earn the basic necessities of life and can live financially stable lives. 

Several South Africans, mainly the beneficiaries who are taking benefits of SRD R 370 grant are now worried and stressing out whether the grant will be available for 2025 or not. Here is the information about that. Right now there is a public discussion going on in South Africa about the transformation of the SRD grant into a universal basic income grant. 

Remember there has not been any confirmed plan for future statements or statements for the future of SRD R 370 grant. All we know is the SRD grant is right now available until March 2025. 

We have no idea whether it will be extended beyond the month of March in 2025 or not. But one thing that you have to focus on is that there are millions of South African who rely on SRD grant. They are really stressed and worried about whether the increment would be made in SRD grant or not.  

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Conclusion

Hopefully, you have gone through the above article that tells you about the SASSA grant increase 2025 and information about it. We have elaborated the expected increment in grants that could possibly be made in April and October of 2025. 

Make sure to pay attention to understand the ratio of increment that was made in 2024 and what are the chances of increment in 2025. Moreover, if you are really worried about the extensions of R 370 grant, we have provided the detailed overview above.