A Look at SASSA Grant Adjustments from 2020 to 2024 and Predictions for the 2025 Budget Speech
Introduction
With the highly anticipated Budget Speech 2025 set for March 12, millions of South Africans are eager to know whether they will receive an increase in their SASSA grants for the upcoming financial year. Over 28 million beneficiaries rely on these grants, making any adjustments crucial for financial planning.
Looking back at the past five years, we can analyze trends in grant increases and predict what to expect for the 2025/2026 period.
SASSA Grant Increases (2020 – 2024)
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has consistently adjusted grant amounts to keep up with inflation and the cost of living. Below is a breakdown of how grant amounts have changed over the years:
April 2020 – March 2021
- Older Persons (60–74 years): R1,860
- Older Persons (75+ years): R1,880
- Disability Grant: R1,860
- Child Support Grant: R445
- Foster Child Grant: R1,040
- Care Dependency Grant: R1,860
- War Veterans Grant: R1,880
- Grant-in-Aid: R445
- SRD Grant: R350
April 2021 – March 2022
- Older Persons (60–74 years): R1,890
- Older Persons (75+ years): R1,910
- Disability Grant: R1,890
- Child Support Grant: R460
- Foster Child Grant: R1,050
- Care Dependency Grant: R1,890
- War Veterans Grant: R1,910
- Grant-in-Aid: R460
- SRD Grant: R350
April 2022 – March 2023
- Older Persons (60–74 years): R1,980 (+R10 in October 2022)
- Older Persons (75+ years): R2,000
- Disability Grant: R1,980
- Child Support Grant: R480
- Child Support (Top-Up): R480 + R240
- Foster Child Grant: R1,070
- Care Dependency Grant: R1,980
- War Veterans Grant: R2,000
- Grant-in-Aid: R480
- SRD Grant: R350
April 2023 – March 2024
- Older Persons (60–74 years): R2,080 (+R10 in October 2023)
- Older Persons (75+ years): R2,100
- Disability Grant: R2,080
- Child Support Grant: R500
- Child Support (Top-Up): R500 + R250
- Foster Child Grant: R1,120
- Care Dependency Grant: R2,080
- War Veterans Grant: R2,100
- Grant-in-Aid: R500
- SRD Grant: R350
April 2024 – March 2025
- Older Persons (60–74 years): R2,180 (+R10 in October 2024)
- Older Persons (75+ years): R2,200
- Disability Grant: R2,180
- Child Support Grant: R530
- Child Support (Top-Up): R530 + R260
- Foster Child Grant: R1,180
- Care Dependency Grant: R2,180
- War Veterans Grant: R2,200
- Grant-in-Aid: R530
- SRD Grant: R370
Predictions for SASSA Grants in Budget 2025
Given the trend of annual increases, it is likely that SASSA grants will rise again in April 2025. However, the extent of the increase will depend on government budget allocations and economic factors.
Here’s what we might expect:
- Older Persons and Disability Grants: A rise of between R90 – R110, reaching around R2,270 – R2,290.
- Child Support Grant: Could increase by R20 – R30, reaching around R550 – R560.
- SRD Grant: The current R370 might see a small adjustment, but a significant increase is unlikely.
Will There Be a Mid-Year Increase?
In previous years, an additional R10 – R20 was added to Older Persons, Disability, and War Veterans grants in October. If this trend continues, beneficiaries could see a second increase in late 2025.
The Budget Speech 2025 will determine the final SASSA grant adjustments, but based on the last five years, incremental increases are expected. Beneficiaries should stay informed and plan accordingly as the government announces official figures.
Also read: Budget Speech 2025: Can Enoch Godongwana Find Solutions Amid SA’s Debt Crisis?
