R790 SASSA Child Support Grant in 2025: Find Out If You Qualify and What You Get
Introduction & Context The Child Support Grant (CSG) is one of South Africa’s key social assistance grants, administered by SASSA (South African Social Security Agency). It is intended to support low‑income caregivers in providing for children’s basic needs (food, schooling, clothing, health). Over time, SASSA has adjusted the grant amount, introduced top‑ups, and periodically revised eligibility thresholds. In 2025, several important changes were made, including a modest increase in the base grant starting April. But the idea of a universal …