Big April SASSA Grant Increase: How Much More Will You Get & Who Qualifies?

Big April SASSA Grant Increase: April 2025 will prove to be an important month for beneficiaries of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), as seven different types of grants will be increased this month. These increases will come into effect from the first week of the Easter month and will benefit about 30 million South Africans. The government has budgeted about R300 billion from taxes collected from 7.4 million taxpayers for this move. However, SASSA still has to investigate how many people are actually eligible for these grants, as cases of grant fraud continue to rise.

Which SASSA grants have been increased?

The following grants will be increased in April 2025:

• Old Age Grant: increased from R2 185 to R2 315
• War Veterans Grant: increased from R2 205 to R2 335
• Disability Grant: increased from R2 185 to R2 315
• Foster Care Grant: increased from R1 180 to R1 250
• Care Dependency Grant: increased from R2 185 to R2 135
• Child Support Grant: increased from R530 to R560
• Grant-in-Aid: increased from R530 to R560

However, the SASSA SRD grant is excluded from this increase and will remain at R370 per month until at least March 2026 Will continue till.

When will the increased amount be received?

The first installment of the grant increase will be given to beneficiaries receiving old age grants on 3 April 2025. After this:

• 4 April 2025: Disability Grant will be paid.
• 5 April 2025: The amount of the War Veteran Grant, Foster Care Grant, Care Dependency Grant, Child Support Grant and Support Grant will be released.

SASSA Gold Card Validity Ends

Another big change for SASSA beneficiaries is that the old Gold Card will no longer be valid. However, those who have not yet received Postbank’s new black card can still receive grants from certain designated locations such as the South African Post Office (SA Post Office) and retail stores such as Spar.

There are still about 3 million beneficiaries who have not taken the new black card. But according to the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, the card replacement process is ongoing and beneficiaries should get the new card as soon as possible, as the gold card will no longer be valid for any transactions.

How to get the new Postbank Black Card?

Beneficiaries who are yet to get the new Postbank Black Card can get it in the following ways to avail themselves of their grant:

• Visit the South African Post Office (SA Post Office) and collect your grant – only proof of identity (ID) is required.
• Get the Black Card for free from designated retail stores – including Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Boxer, Spar and Usave.
• Once you get the Black Card, you can withdraw your funds through ATMs and retailers.

What will be the impact of the SASSA grant increase?

This grant increase will bring relief to millions of South Africans, especially the elderly, disabled and families caring for children. This aid is an important step by the government to strengthen social security amid rising inflation and economic challenges.

However, the government must also ensure that transparency is maintained in this grant system and unnecessary fraud is prevented so that the right beneficiaries get the assistance they need.

Conclusion

The increase in the SASSA grant effective from April 2025 will prove to be a great relief for needy South Africans. However, those who have not yet received the Postbank Black Card should get it as soon as possible so that they do not face any financial inconvenience. If you receive a SASSA grant, make sure you get the new black card and keep track of your correct payment dates.

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