Child Support Grant Top-Up
Social Assistance is an income transfer in the form of grants provided by government. Social grants refer to grants paid by the South African Social Security Agency that is: disability grant; grant for older persons and war veteran’s grant; foster child grant; care dependency grant; child support grant child support grant Top-Up and Grant-in-Aid.
Child Support Grant
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- Child under 18 with severe disability;
- Medical assessment;
- Not in state institution
- For severely disabled children
Supporting documents
- Applicant and spouse ID
- Child birth certificate
- Death certificates of both parents OR affidavit if one unknown
- Proof applicant is primary caregiver living with child
- Proof of school attendance
Payment Methods:
Personal bank account OR SASSA service provider account.
Suspension May Occur If:
- Change in financial or medical circumstances.
- Failure to cooperate during review.
- Fraud or misrepresentation.
- Missing required documents.
Restoration:
Apply within 30 days if suspended due to non-collection or missed review.
Grant Lapses When:
- Beneficiary or child dies.
- Child turns 18 (child grants).
- Absence from South Africa exceeds 90 days.
- Grant not collected for 3 consecutive months.
How to register and apply
- Apply at nearest SASSA office or online where available.
- Authorized person may apply if applicant is too old or sick.
- Keep receipt/reference number as proof.
- No fee required to apply.
Price
Free