The SASSA R790 Child Support Grant (CSG) will be offered in South Africa in 2025 to offer the necessary monthly financial assistance to caregivers of low-income families with children. The grant will enhance child welfare and alleviate the impacts of poverty on the vulnerable household.
R790 Child Support Grant 2025 Eligibility Rules
– The caregiver should be a citizen of South Africa, permanent resident or refugee and must have a valid South African ID.
– He/she must be a child aged below 18, and a citizen or permanent resident of South Africa.
– The combined household income of the applicant should be less than R105,000/per annum (means test).
– The grant may be offered to one caregiver of a child.
– The child will have to live with the individual seeking the grant.
– The applicant is not allowed to be receiving a social grant on his or her behalf.
In the first place, priority is provided to the primary caregiver who takes care of the child and raises it.
Payment Details
– The amount of monthly grants is R790 to each eligible child.
– The payments are done on a monthly basis, usually at beginning of every month.
– The money is deposited directly to the registered bank account, or at SASSA pay points (or retail partners such as Shoprite and Pick n Pay).
– To avoid stoppage of payment, caregivers need to frequently check and provide information to SASSA.
Application Process
– It can be done online in the SASSA website or in local SASSA offices.
– documentation will be required to include the ID documents of the child and applicant, evidence of residence, birth certificate of the child and evidence of household income.
– Renewals and reviews are conducted after some intervals in order to maintain eligibility.
Summary Table SASSA Child Support Grant 2025
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | R790 per child monthly |
| Eligible Child Age | Under 18 |
| Household Income | Below R105,000 annually |
| Payment Frequency | Monthly |
| Payment Methods | Direct deposit, pay points |
| Application | Online or in-person |
FAQs
Q1: In 2025, who is eligible to receive the R790 Child Support Grant?
Primary health care providers of children below age 18, who have a household income lower than R105,000/per annum.
Q2: What is the frequency with which Child Support Grant is paid?
To be paid monthly, usually during the first week of the month.
Q3: What is the process of applying or renewing this grant?
Applications may be made online or at the SASSA offices by providing the necessary documents, frequent checks maintain continuity of payment.
