SASSA Care Dependency Grant 2025: Disability care-giving has received a big relief package announcement in South Africa, in that the payment for this Care Dependency Grant made in 2025 is confirmed to be R2,310 per month. This monetary assistance runs through the South African Social Security Agency or SASSA and aims to assist caregivers who have to provide care full-time and hence cannot work. Here is everything one might want to know about eligibility, application, and payment dates.
What Is The Care Dependency Grant?
A Care Dependency Grant is a monthly grant made available for the benefit of parents, foster parents, or primary caregivers of children under 18 in need of permanent care due to disabilities, either physical or mental. The grant helps meet the exceptionally high cost of caring for these children medically, therapeutically, special education, and in day-to-day support.
The most recent update see that by April 2025, a monthly increase of R2,310 would be made available under the grant to assist with just a little bit for in-need families.
Who Is Eligible For Grant R2,310?
As per the qualifying criteria for Care Dependency Grant, the applicant must:
- Child under 18 years with a disability considered severe, whether mental or physical, in the opinion of a State Medical Officer.
- A primary caregiver would include a biological parent, guardian, or a foster parent.
- Both applicant and spouse must comply with the means test; i.e., their joint annual income should not exceed R223,200 (if married) or R111,600 (if single).
- Both the applicant and the child must be citizens of South Africa or permanent residents or refugees, as authenticated by an ID or permit.
How to Apply For The Grant
Applications have to be submitted in person at the relevant SASSA office. Required is the following documentation:
- A certified copy of the ID of the applicant and the birth certificate of the child
- A medical report confirming the disability of the child
- Proof of income (if needed)
- Bank details for payment
After approval, the applicant will then immediately commence on receiving a monetary benefit of R2,310 monthly into either their bank account or SASSA card redeemable at certain retail stores.
Care Dependency Grant Payment Dates For 2025
According to SASSA, henceforth, monthly grants will be paid between the 3rd and the 5th of every month. Ensure that the payment status is checked through the SASSA online portal or an official SMS service.
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