The Child Support Grant is scheduled to be increased in April 2023 and also in October 2023. Here are the details about child grant increase for 2023, How much child grant per child. What is the increased amount per child.
What is The Child Grant Increase Amount
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced in the 2023 Budget Speech that the Child Grant will be increased by R20 in April 2023, and an additional R10 in October 2023. That is from R480 to R500 in April 2023 and from R500 to R510 in October 2023.
So How Much is Sassa Grant Per Child in 2023
In April 2023, applicants will receive R500 per child per month, and in October 2023, R510 per child per month. Families who rely on the Child Grant to provide for their children’s basic needs are thrilled by this news.
What about R350 Grant
A grant of R350 is being sought by the Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI).The civil organization asked the Department of Social Development (DSD) to extend the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant beyond 2024 on Tuesday, 14 March.
According to the Social Assistance Act, the department is amending the grant regulations, but the amendments are limited to changing the expiration date from March 2023 to March 2024.
It was concerned that the extension was limited to twelve months. According to the statement, “We welcome its extension, but are deeply concerned about its twelve-month duration.”.
In addition, there is no allocation to fund the grant after March 2024 in the tabled 2023/24 National Budget, signalling a possible intention to withdraw the grant after a year.
Those are the child grant increase details for 2023.
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