SASSA Child Grant Increase May 2023 Updates

The South African Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, announced in the highly anticipated 2023 Budget Speech that the government plans to increase the amount paid out to Child Support Grant and Foster Care Grant recipients. As of 1 October 2023, the increase will become effective.

The SASSA Child Support Grant will increase from R480 to R510, an increase of R30, according to Minister Godongwana during his speech. In order to help cover the cost of raising children, many families will welcome this increase.

SASSA Child Grant Increase May 2023 Updates

As part of the increase, the Foster Care Grant will also increase to R1130, an increase of R60. Children’s grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other caregivers receive this grant if they take care of their grandchildren.

Especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Minister Godongwana said the government is committed to helping financially struggling families. Government officials will continue to find ways to assist vulnerable groups in society, he said.

Despite years of calling for an increase in social grants, many South Africans welcomed the news of the grant increase. Relief and gratitude have been expressed on social media by many people.

South Africans are struggling to make ends meet at a time when grants are increasing. Many families across the country will benefit from these increases due to the rising cost of living and the struggling economy.

It is the government’s commitment to improve the lives of all South Africans that it will continue to look for ways to assist those in need. The government is taking many steps to help those most in need, including increasing grant amounts.