SASSA Child Support Grant Payment Date Confirmed as 6 October 2025
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) supports millions of families through child care and fostering grants, helping underprivileged households raise children with monthly financial assistance. This month, the SASSA child support grant payment date confirmed as 6 October 2025, ensuring that children are fed, cared for, and able to attend school without disruption.
SASSA Child Support Grant Payment Date Confirmed as 6 October 2025
For October 2025, the SASSA Child Support Grant payment date is Monday, 6 October 2025. This schedule follows the Old Age Grant and Disability Grant, with SASSA paying the Child Support Grant on its exact scheduled day for the month.
| Grant | Pay Day |
|---|---|
| Child Support Grant | 6 October Monday (06/10/2025) |
| Foster Child Grant | 6 October ,Monday (06/10/2025) |
Eligible households, including parents, legal guardians, or primary caregivers, receive monthly SASSA payments until the child turns 18.
Children placed in foster care under a valid court order receive a Foster Child Grant, paid by SASSA for the duration of the court order.
Beneficiaries must understand that the Care Dependency grant for children is classified under the disability category and is paid alongside the Disability Grant, providing support for children with severe disabilities.
Reminder: If your SASSA grant is declined, you can submit an SASSA appeal online to the Department of Social Development for reconsideration.
SASSA Payments for Child Support Grant
Beneficiaries are urged to check their SASSA status online to confirm grant approval. This confirmation is important for planning your payday and ensuring you receive your Child Support Grant (CSG) without delays.
SASSA will disburse the approved child grants via direct bank deposit for beneficiaries who have successfully linked their bank accounts. Those without bank accounts will be paid through approved retail outlets or by using the Gold card or Postbank black card at ATMs.
Update: The 2025/26 financial budget confirms that social grants increased in value from October 2025. However, the Child Support Grant and Foster Child Grant will not receive an increase at this stage. You can check the complete list of grants for which SASSA has increased the payment amount from October 2025 onwards.
