Here’s how many SASSA Child Support Grants are paid every month

More than 12.3 million Child Support Grants (CSGs) were recorded across South Africa at the end of June 2026, with KwaZulu-Natal accounting for the largest share of payments.

The figures, contained in the South African Social Security Agency’s (SASSA) June 2026 social assistance report, show that the Child Support Grant remains the country’s largest social grant category.

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A total of 12 308 875 Child Support Grants were recorded nationally at the end of June, representing approximately 66% of the 18 597 264 total social grants in payment.

KwaZulu-Natal had the highest number of Child Support Grants, followed by Limpopo and Gauteng.

The Northern Cape recorded the fewest.

Child Support Grants per province

The provincial breakdown at the end of June 2026 was as follows:

Province	Number of CSGs
KwaZulu-Natal	2 825 716
Limpopo	1 889 769
Gauteng	1 883 188
Eastern Cape	1 797 739
Mpumalanga	1 135 752
Western Cape	941 419
North West	862 777
Free State	655 949
Northern Cape	316 566
National total	12 308 875

KwaZulu-Natal has the most CSG payments

KwaZulu-Natal accounted for approximately 23% of all Child Support Grants recorded nationally.

Limpopo was second, with 1 889 769 grants, closely followed by Gauteng with 1 883 188.

The Eastern Cape had 1 797 739 grants, while Mpumalanga recorded more than 1.1 million.

At the other end of the table, the Northern Cape had 316 566 Child Support Grants, the lowest provincial total.

What is a Child Support Grant and how you can apply

The SASSA Child Support Grant is a monthly financial payment of R580 per child provided by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) to help lower-income primary caregivers meet a child’s basic needs.

Key Eligibility Requirements

• Age: The child must be under the age of 18.
• Citizenship: The applicant and the child must be South African citizens, permanent residents, or refugees.
• Residence: Both must live permanently in South Africa.
• Means Test (Income Limit):
  • Unmarried caregivers: Must earn an annual income of R52 800 or less (R4 400 per month)
  • Married caregivers: Combined annual income must be R105 600 or less (R8 800 per month)
• Exclusions: The child must not be cared for in a state-funded institution. A caregiver can apply for up to six non-biological children (or biological children without a limit)

Required Documents for Application

• Your 13-digit barcoded South African ID or smart ID card (and your spouse’s ID if married)
• The child’s birth certificate
• Proof of your income, employment status, or maintenance
• Proof of marital status (marriage certificate, divorce decree, or death certificate if applicable)
• Proof of school attendance if the child is of school-going age

How to Apply

• Visit your nearest SASSA local office or apply online through the SASSA Services Portal
• The application is free of charge
• Processing can take up to 3 months, and if approved, backpay is usually calculated from the date of application

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