SASSA Child Grant Urgent Update 2025: What is Going On with April 2025 Payments?

With April 2025 approaching, over 13 million South African families relying on SASSA Child Support Grants are facing uncertainty. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has yet to confirm payment dates or announce annual grant increases, leaving beneficiaries anxious about their next disbursement.

Adding to the uncertainty is the chaotic SASSA/Postbank card migration, which has left millions without new cards, making it harder for families to access grant payments.

No Official Announcement on April 2025 SASSA Child Support Grants

• SASSA has not yet confirmed the payment schedule for April 2025.
• Annual grant increases remain unannounced, depending on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Budget Speech.
• The last official grant disbursement was on 6 March 2025, with payments as follows:
  • Care Dependency Grant: R2,190
  • Foster Child Grant: R1,190
  • Child Support Grant: R530

If Treasury secures the R60 billion required, grants should continue without issue.

SASSA/Postbank Card Migration Crisis & Payment Access

The 20 March 2025 deadline for swapping SASSA Gold Cards to Postbank Black Cards is impossible to meet.

Current status of card swaps:

• Only 1.2 million out of 3 million affected beneficiaries have received new cards.
• 140,000 daily swaps are needed, but Postbank is only handling 10,000 per day.
• Long queues, system failures, and card shortages are delaying the process.

Can You Still Get Your April 2025 Grant Without a New Card?
Yes, grants will still be paid, but beneficiaries must find alternative ways to withdraw:

• SA Post Office branches
• Cardless cash withdrawals at selected retailers
• Direct deposits into personal bank accounts (highly recommended)

How to Apply for a SASSA Child Support Grant

If you haven’t applied yet, here’s what you need to know:

Eligibility Requirements:

• Only one parent can apply per child (if married).
• Child must be under 18 years old.
• Must pass income means test:
  • Married: Earn less than R8,800/month (R105,600/year).
  • Single: Earn less than R4,400/month (R52,800/year).

Why Apply Early?

• If you apply at birth and keep receiving the grant until the child turns 18, your household could receive approximately R135,480 (including estimated 5% annual increases).

Steps to Apply:

1. Register your newborn at the Department of Home Affairs and obtain:
   • Unabridged birth certificate
   • Child’s ID document
2. Submit your application via the SASSA online portal and book an appointment.
3. Visit a SASSA branch in person with the required documents.

Documents Required:

• Child’s birth certificate & ID
• Applicant’s ID (both parents, if married)
• Marriage, birth, or death certificate of spouse (if applicable)
• Proof of income (payslips or sworn affidavit)
• 3-month bank statement (not older than 3 months)
• Proof of address (utility bill)

Processing Time:

• Up to 3 months
• Backpay will be included from the date of application

Additional Grants:

• Foster Child Grant: Only court-appointed foster parents can apply.
• Care Dependency Grant: Requires medical assessment from a government doctor for mentally or physically disabled children.

Contact SASSA for Assistance

For queries about April 2025 SASSA Child Support Grants, contact:

• SASSA Toll-Free: 0800 60 10 11
• SASSA Head Office: 012 400 2322
• Email SASSA: [email protected]
• Email the Presidency: [email protected]
• Postbank Customer Support: 0800 53 54 55
• Email Postbank: [email protected]

With April 2025 SASSA Child Support Grant payments still unconfirmed, millions of beneficiaries are left waiting. The ongoing card migration crisis is causing major disruptions, but alternative withdrawal options are available.

If you’re eligible for Child Support Grants, apply early to ensure financial stability for your child. For those without new Postbank Black Cards, switching to direct deposit can help avoid payment access issues.

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