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How much money can you get (for social grants for children below 18 years)?

The amount you get depends on your income. The amount also changes each year with the annual government budget. These are the grant amounts that will be paid per month on 1 April 2024 and increased on 1 October 2024:

TYPE OF GRANTAMOUNT
1 APRIL/1 OCTOBER 2024 
Child supportR530 (No increase in October)
A single person should not earn more than R63 600 per year (R5 300 per month) to qualify for the CSG; A married person’s joint income with their spouse should not be more than R127 200 per year (R10 600 per month)
Child Support Grant Top-UpR260/R270
Foster CareR1180 There is no means test for a Foster Care Grant.
Care DependencyR2180/R2190
A single parent/PGC should not earn more than R261 600 per year (R21 800 per month) to qualify for the CDG.
A parent/PGC with joint income with their spouse should not be more than R523 200 per year (R43 600 per month) to qualify