SASSA Child Support Grant Payment Status Check for April 2026

Last Updated:

The SASSA child support grant aims to assist lower-income households in covering the basic needs of their children. It is not intended to replace other sources of income but rather to bridge the gap in the household’s cost of living.

SASSA Child Grant Status Check

For South African parents, grandparents, or anyone primarily responsible for the child’s care, you can conveniently check SASSA child support grant status online. Here is how you can do it properly.

SASSA Child Support Grant Status Check
Table of contents

Check SASSA Child Support Grant Status Online April 2026

You can check your Child Support Grant status online on the SASSA Services portal following these steps.

  1. To check your Child Support Grant status, visit https://services.sassa.gov.za/portal/r/sassa/sassa/home
  2. Log in to your account using the username and password.
  3. Find the ‘Active Applications’ table on the home page.
  4. Click on the ‘SASSA Status Check’ button next to your Child Support Grant application.
  5. The system will display your Child Support Grant Status for April 2026 with related information.

SASSA Child Support Grant Payment Dates April 2026

SASSA payment date for the Child Support Grant is Wednesday, 8 April 2026.

MonthPayment Dates for Child Support Grant
January 2026Thursday, 8 January 2026 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
February 2026Thursday, 5 February 2026 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
March 2026Thursday, 5 March 2026 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
April 2026Wednesday, 8 April 2026 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Once you have confirmed that SASSA approves your Child Support Grant, check the official SASSA payment dates for April 2026 to collect your grant.

When you are unable to receive the SASSA Child Grant

The beneficiary will no longer be eligible to receive the SASSA Child Support Grant if,

  • Being paid to look after the child.
  • Not the child’s primary caregiver.
  • Someone else is already receiving a grant for the child.
  • Represent an institution that takes care of the child.

Note: Eligibility for the grant is determined through the SASSA Means Test, which assesses your asset and income thresholds.

SASSA Child Grant Payment Not Received

First, you need to check your SASSA status for the current month. If your status shows approved but you have not received your grant one week after the scheduled payment date, you have two options: either contact SASSA office or submit an appeal for that month. The appeal process is slow and can take up to three months, but if you are eligible, your grant will be approved and paid.

Appeal for Child Grant Declined

You can submit a written SASSA appeal to have your declined Child Support Grant reviewed. The appeal process is simple and only requires a clear reasoning that supports your eligibility. There is no doubt that appeal requests take time, from several weeks to three months. But once your appeal is approved, SASSA will pay your grant.

SASSA Child Support Grant

The Child Support Grant’s purpose is to meet South African children’s basic needs, including food, health, and education. SASSA provides this grant to parents and grandparents caring for children. It offers a helping hand to households in need and continues until the child turns 18 years old. Children are the future of South Africa, and this grant ensures that financially struggling families can provide proper care.

Infographic showing SASSA Child Support Grant Status, payment methods, monthly grant amounts, eligibility criteria, income means test, and application process

Requirement for Child Support Grant

To qualify for the Child Support Grant, you must meet the following SASSA eligibility requirements.

  • The child must be under 18 years old.
  • The child must not be in the care of a state-funded institution.
  • The child must live with the primary caregiver, who is not paid to look after them.
  • Both you and the child must live in South Africa.
  • You must be the child’s parent, grandparent, or primary caregiver.
  • You must be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or recognised refugee.
  • As a child guardian, you must meet the income threshold under the SASSA Means Test.

Documents Required

To complete your application, you need to submit these documents as required.

  • Your South African identity document (ID).
  • Child’s birth certificate or ID number, if the child is older than 15 years of age.
  • Your marriage certificate (if applicable).
  • The death certificate of the parent(s), if they have passed away.
  • Proof of any maintenance received for taking care of the child.
  • Proof of your earnings, such as a salary slip, bank statement for 3 months, or pension slip.
  • A UIF card or a discharge certificate from your previous employer (if unemployed).
  • If you are not the child’s parent or legal guardian, an affidavit confirming that you are the child’s primary caregiver.

Apply for SASSA Child Support Grant Online

You can apply for the SASSA Child Support Grant online through the official SASSA Services portal or in person at your regional office. To apply online, first register an account on the portal, then follow the steps to complete and submit your application form. Using the online portal can save time and reduce the need to visit the long-distance office.

Account Registration on the SASSA Services Portal

  1. To register your account, visit the SASSA Services portal: https://services.sassa.gov.za/
  2. Click the “Register” button to begin creating your account.
  3. Enter your South African ID number and personal details like name, address, and email.
  4. Provide your active cellphone number. SASSA will send an OTP to verify it.
  5. Create a strong password to complete your SASSA account registration.

Online Application Form

  1. Log in to your SASSA Services Portal using your username and password.
  2. Select Child Support Grant from the listed Social Grants on the home page.
  3. Fill out the Child Support Grant online application form with the required details.
  4. Provide your personal ID as the primary caregiver and the details of the children.
  5. Complete the questionnaire for your citizenship, residence, income, and marital status.
  6. You will need to upload the requested documents for the Child Support Grant.
    • South African ID card
    • Child’s birth certificate, or the child’s ID
    • Proof of your marital status
    • Spouse’s ID document (if applicable)
    • Proof of income or an unemployment discharge certificate
    • A certified affidavit if you are not the child’s parent or grandparent
  7. To receive your grant, provide your banking details or choose another payment method.
  8. Carefully read and accept the declaration and consent for the provided information.
  9. Submit your completed application for the Child Support Grant to SASSA.
  10. You will receive a receipt upon successful submission. Keep this as proof of your application.

You will now need to wait for your Child Support Grant approval, which SASSA will notify you once they review your application.

SASSA Child Grant Application Verification Time

After submission, your Child Support Grant application goes through a verification process. This process can take at least one week or up to 90 days. SASSA will check your details manually and confirm your eligibility. Once everything is verified, you will receive an SMS informing you that your application has been approved. The message will include your first payment date, and you can collect your grant at authorized retailers or receive it directly in your bank account.

Updating Your SASSA Child Grant Details

Child Support Grant is a permanent grant that continues until the child turns 18. During this period, your personal circumstances may change, which can affect your identity or contact details. This includes changes to your name or surname after marriage or divorce, losing your phone and needing to change your number, or switching to bank payments by changing your banking details. SASSA needs your current and accurate information to keep your eligibility in check and keep your grant active with monthly payments.

When SASSA Payments Stop for Child Care

Your grant for the child support may lapse under the following circumstances.

  • The child passes away.
  • The child turns 18 at the end of the month.
  • The caregiver fails to claim for three consecutive months.
  • The child is absent from the country.
  • The child is admitted to a state institution.

Contact SASSA for Child Grant Enquiries

To contact SASSA for your Child Support Grant, dial the toll-free helpline number 0800 60 10 11. You will be connected to an official representative who can assist with your child’s grant and help resolve any problems you are currently experiencing.

SASSA representatives can ask you to confirm your South African ID and application reference number so they can check your record in the system and assist you properly.

  • Checking your eligibility for the Child Support Grant
  • Help with your Child Support Grant application
  • Resolving delayed or missing monthly payments
  • Locating SASSA card replacement sites in your area
  • Reporting unauthorized deductions from your Child Grant

If you can’t reach the toll-free helpline, you can contact the SASSA WhatsApp number or send an email to the official SASSA email address grantenquiries@sassa.gov.za. They have a response time of 24 hours.

SASSA Status Check

169 Comments

  1. Anne Bush says:

    I am a retired officer from the department. If you have not solved your problem, know that the order for your child should have remained until your child’s 18th birthday or graduated from high school, whichever is last. In your case, she should receive the payments until she graduates, unless there is an order for the order to continue through your spouse and your agreement or a court order.

  2. how to change numbers if u lost your old phone number

  4. Anelisa phumelele says:

    How can I continue with child support grant online there are some documents that I need to put

  6. How can I change my gant to my bank account

  7. Mpho ngwanatau says:

    How to apply sassa social grand online

  8. hi i have never receive child grand for my 2 kids doing follow no assistance

  9. Amelia Tauhali says:

    Good day, i did not receive last months money i even did a new card but i only found this months money only

  10. I have applied for child grant in November 2023 and till today no one is getting back to me. Keep on saying they will phone me. If I ask please check they say the system is down.😞
    My application online is just gone and you can’t do a new one because it say you Already have a application. Please help!

  11. thabile betty says:

    hi please assist me with my problem, im receiving child support grant for my 3 kids aged 17 , 14 and 3 year old, so my problem started on august this year when i started to receive child grant for only 2 kids, the problem is my 17 year old will be turning 18 this december and she is still at school doing grade 11, so why is she no longer receieving her grant money for all this 4 months from august untill now in november please explain that to me, and the question is is she still going

  12. Me too I did apply for grant an I get the slip that said I’m going to pay but for 2 months I didnt pay so what’s going on

  13. Me too but I got the slip that say I will pay but still nothing

  14. How to apply sassa child grant online please

  16. Temangweni says:

    My 350 grant approved since 2021 but no pay dates

  17. Share the link I want to apply but I’m struggling yooh

  18. Tsakani Rikhotso says:

    I did not receive my Children’s grants for October. When I check the balance, I only had R158 on the card. Please assist

  19. Siphindile Cele says:

    I didn’t receive my child money for September and October

  20. I cancell the grants of 4 children because their mother missused their grants. Now its been 3 months not recieving it im stressed please help

  21. I’m trying to apply online and after punching my child identity number says application already exists for this ID number and I’m not done completing my application

    Please help on how to complete my application online

  22. Nontobeko vilakazi says:

    I applied for child grant on the 20 of august till now i didn’t receive any amount i dont know what’s going on pls help

  23. Miss M.J. Moolman says:

    Today I went to draw my child grant. First I did a balance check, it showed 530. But when I tried to draw it, even just the 500, it kept saying declined.
    I tried at the ATM, when I did a balance check first, it immediately declined!
    Why does it say there is 530 available but gli can’t draw it?!

  24. Matshidiso Molokomme says:

    I’ve applied for child grant since last year till today I didn’t receive anything

  26. Mickayla Josephs says:

    I applied for child support grant last month. I still haven’t received a approved sms and when I try to check the status online, they say that my application is unavailable.Im unemployed and my baby needs milk and nappies. Please help a mother out!🤲

  27. Rachel Molefe says:

    I have applied for child support grant online …..but when I try to check de status of my application it say no application exists

    Please help mi

  28. Ziphozonke says:

    I did not receive the approval letter

  29. Not paying for my child grant

  30. Ntombikhona ndlovu says:

    I shouldn’t receive my sassa grant for 5 September 2024

  31. Ramadumetja Madubanya says:

    i applied for child support grant on the 31 of june my application status has not changed till today it says awaiting assessment

  33. Patricia Tshabalala says:

    I applied for a child grant in january but it was approved last month, how to be sure if i am going to recieve it?

  34. I applied for a child support grant but when I check status it says no application exists

  35. Thulisile bali says:

    Good day, I’ve applied for child support grant online …but when I’m trying to check the status of my application it says no application exists

    Can you please assist

  36. Nobesuthu Princess Mbili says:

    I did not received my Child support grant for June and July

  37. Hello my child support application was approved, I would like to find out how long does it take for me to receive it because the form said July but I haven’t received it, when I check online I’m only seeing details of my srd grant only

  38. Maria Chauke says:

    My childs grant lapsed and am trying to apply but it says my details are wrong what is happening

  39. Hi.how do a person knows if the mom recieves child support while kid stays with dad and don’t receive anything from his mom

  41. Tshifhiwa Mariba says:

    Can u help me to change banking details for child grant online please

  42. Nokwanda nicole rasona says:

    Hi i applied for the child social on may 2024 but i did not get it till now

  43. Nobuhle Xaba says:

    I didn’t receive my disability grant and child support grant. The disability was supposed to be a first payment of 6 months. I would like to know what happened…

  44. Jabu Mathe says:

    My name is Jabu Mathe on the 6th of june I applied for the child support grant and its approved and I was supposed to receive it this month but I didn’t

  45. Micheal Martin says:

    Good day, I hope you are keeping well?
    It’s been two months now I applied but not received my child support grant. I would like to know why I’m not receiving it

  46. Itumeleng sosile says:

    I haven’t recieved my child support grant payment for this month it waiting for re application why is that we dont get notified before payments date iyooh this is bad you need to change and notify people before the payment dates

  47. Itumeleng sosile says:

    How can I re apply online please send me the forms or link please

  48. My daughter s grand has been cancel from April but still now they did canceled into sassa system she wanna apply for R350 please help

  49. Kelebohile says:

    I applied several times years and status said under investigation since 2014 ,my son is even turning 18 this year and even the srd declines me. And sassa has never been so kind to me. I gave up and managed by God’s grace . I have a second child and i didn’t bother myself with applying. Because of the horrible experience i got from sassa

  50. Nomusa khumalo says:

    Last year my csg was stopped this year March I update then I received it June I was declined I don’t know why please explain what’s wrong

  51. Andiswa fana says:

    Hi when i check my child sassa application it says number not found

  52. Delisile G Sithole says:

    Why am not receiving my child support grant this month?

  53. Collect a new card in cape town. Post office corner of loop and pepper street. Identity document and affidavit required stating card is lost .

  54. Good day

    This month I have not been paid my child’s grant.

    What could be the problem. I normally get paid on the essy pay bank card.

    Please help

  55. Fakazile Victoria dlamini says:

    I apply chind grant on April then they told me I will go receive the money on June bt I didn’t receive the money I don’t know why

  56. I have not received my sons child support grant for June 2024.its already the 8th

  57. Hi applied for child support grant in 2016, they say it’s still under investigation, please assist

  58. I register my grant for my bby even now I don’t g et t that money they say my application is blocked I don’t know why cos

  59. Ida khosi says:

    Good evening I ipplied for my grant since from March I’ve never get the answer

  60. Elzette Harris says:

    Good day can you please sent me the form for child grant seport online please

    Elzette Harris

  61. Tholakele says:

    I did not receive my child support grant this month

  62. Lee-Ann Du Plessis says:

    I am still waiting to get paid for child support grant since January please help

  63. Masechaba says:

    I want to cancel my insurance or change my card online plz help me

  64. Janine Morgan says:

    Struggling to apply online for my child’s sassa grant since I’ve been retrenched on the 15th of April 2024

  65. I applied my child grant on January they said they want Joburg stamp I did it but still she didn’t receive her grant money and now it’s been 3 months full

  66. Asheeqah Alexander says:

    Good day

    I hope all is well. I was hoping that you can please assist me, as I am suspecting someone is withdrawing my child’s sassa grant. My card was stolen, I urgently seek assistance with cancelling the old card and receiving a new one. Please let me know what information you require from me to look into the matter.

    Your assistance with the matter or advice will be highly appreciated

    Thank you in advance

    Kind regards
    Asheeqah Alexander

  67. Please check status here sassacheck.com it is approved or not

  68. Even my is say awaiting

  69. Maria Radebe says:

    Good morning i didn’t receive my child support grant this month

  70. Lebohang Morata says:

    I did not receive the child grant for April?? What could be the reason?? For two children,

  71. I applied online on the 17th February 2024 for child support grant. I kept checking my status it said “awaiting assessment”. Now it says” no application exist ” I wonder what could be the problem please help.

  72. Ntombikayise Mdashe says:

    How long they keep child support grant when you have made it through Silulo

  73. Rotshidzwa says:

    I didn’t receive the grant of my child

  74. SASSA Official says:

    Wait your time will come, youll get a job and forget about it

  75. Hi my child didn’t get since she was born her mother applied online and sassa send her massage of approval but she didn’t get it even now. And when we go to nearest sass they says they can’t help us we must phone the hat office

  76. TSHEGOFATSO MODISELLE says:

    HI, MY NAME IS TSHEGOFATSO MODISELLE AND I HAVE APPLIED FOR A CHILD SUPPORT GRANT FOR MY SON, LAST YEAR JULY BUT I HAVEN’T RECEIVED ANY LETTER OF PROGRESS FROM YOU. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS PROGRESS IN MY APPLICATION.

  77. I didn’t receive my child support Grant Kant what’s happening

  78. Mychildren did not receive child grand January to February so what must i do coz it say not selected

  79. Same here dear didn’t get paid January

  80. Hi Nondumiso Malindisa and Londiwe Malindisa both didn’t receive grant December and now 2024

  81. Nonhlanhla says:

    Yes I need to check my balance online pls

  82. Precious nombuso says:

    I didn’t receive my child grant this month

  83. ANNAH BANDS says:

    My child too did not receive the grand December

  84. I’m dolly I’m not receiving child support grant because I’m under investigation, how long does it take .

  85. Zainonisa says:

    I am waiting so long what is the hold up I need it cos I don’t have any support cos the father is no more

  86. Zainonisa says:

    Hey I didn’t receive any child grand an I did apply October already

  87. Tintswalo Masingi says:

    This month I dint get my child support grant

  88. Ongezwa sapu says:

    Whe i check my status says my number not found

  89. Elizabeth George says:

    My child has autism and didnt receive his grand for for January what can i do

  90. I didn’t receive money for my children this month.. what’s the issue

  91. Kediemetse moyo says:

    Me too l didn’t get it

  92. Same here i didn’t get mine

  93. Jeanette Mabe says:

    Can I pls get answers why a didn’t receive the January child support grand ? Will I receive the money double because I have to pay people who help me to buy some of the the things for school? As the school was going to be open. Thnk you is Jeanette Mabe

  94. Sophie Maria says:

    May i ask why did i not receive my childrens child grand money this month of January ?

  95. Hi I was sopost to pay on the 5th of January ND I still waiting didn’t got paid so what steps must I take next

  96. I stil waiting for my child grant

  97. Nhluvuko Maluleke says:

    I didn’t receive the grant money for January when I call the sassa office they keep on saying there are technical problems over there I will receive it n up until today I haven’t received it

  98. Jorocia mashilo says:

    Hi I need to check my sasaa grant

  99. What is happening of late with child support grant why people are not getting money almost there’s 10% of children especially this month of December please guys schools are opening I didn’t get it this month and need to buy stationery for children Nonkonzo Venfolo

  100. My child dd not reiceve child grant this January 2024

  101. I did not receive child support grant this month January 2024. Please help as kids are going to school next week

  102. My child did not receive a sassa grand in January what can I do.

  103. Nertoska Williams says:

    Hi what is going on many ppl did not receive their children grant including me now in January 2024 and yet many ppl rely on that money for their kids coz it’s time to go back to school please let us parents know what’s the problem.

  104. My children didn’t receive any money from government this month whats going on

  105. My child did not receive children’s grand this month can u please tell me why my child did not received his child grand please

  106. Theresa Kotze says:

    I did not receive my foster care grant this month

  107. I didn’t recieve my child grant this month what do I do

  108. Makutloano Anastasia Mokoena says:

    My children didn’t receive sassa child support this month I don’t understand why please can u get back to me so that I can understand exactly what is wrong

  109. Ndou Rabelani says:

    I didn’t receive my children Grant for this month

  110. I didn’t receive the money of there kids this month

  111. Kasree govender says:

    Hi
    How do u do it online
    Plz help

  112. stephen hendriicks says:

    in april 2023 were usely get R2000 but that mouth we only got a R950 in my bank account & i did report it the whole mouth of may 2023 at the post office and they took my details and said within 7working days the money will be paid in my bank account and still till today im still waiting for them to reply or something,i need hlp,serously.

  113. Suzen Dichake says:

    My mother did not receive any grants for 3 kids she is receiving only R700 from September she received R100 how is that possible for 3 kids and I have patient about the whole thinking she will get help …😞 She is now old I gave her permission to receive child support but sassa is failing her because they were saying she can’t read or write,I’m really hurt to say this but I need help with everything n explanation so that I can understand…

  114. Leaticia julies says:

    I need to change sassa child grant to my bank

  115. Julia lerato says:

    My child didn’t receive Sassa support payments for 2 months what can I dó

  116. I’m still waiting for my child grant I apply Sept 2023

  117. Mofokeng musa says:

    I made an application on October BT I don’t receive money, why?

  118. Zimasa Precious says:

    I didn’t get my child support grant September month when am to post office their sad i must come tomorrow till today

  119. I applied for my son July still no reply

  120. Pascailene says:

    Hi Why does Mt child grant show noy verified in payment.

  121. Anna Angel Nomusa Kunene says:

    My kids grant can’t be cancelled from their guardian I’m staying with them now I tried they said they can’t assist because they were registered at KZN not I’m at GP I must go to KZN and cancell from their previous guardian please help I don’t have. Money to go to KZN

  122. Nwabisa sigwina says:

    I applied child grant for my 2 kids in August still waiting

  123. Pertunia davuma says:

    My child did not receive money November

  124. Keith lake says:

    I need child grand

  125. Ncumisa xekethwane says:

    I applied online child support grant since 11 September 2023 when I check status said captured since October till this month what can I do??

  126. Yolanda Collins says:

    I did not receive sass child support Grant this month

  127. Mpho hlungwani says:

    My child did not receive sassa money I applied last month

  128. Matha and potcia says:

    My child did not get money for 2 mouth what could be the problem

  129. Mashego Bontle Kgaphola says:

    Is it possible to change child support banking details from capitec to oldmutual. If yes then what do i need to change the banking details

  130. For child support Please visit SASSA office and confirm the reason.

  131. Please contact Helpline: 0800601011

  132. Nwabisa sigwina says:

    I plied child grant for my 2 kids on July till now still waiting what is going on?

  133. Lorraine Isaacs says:

    I applied 2years ago and I never received my grand for my son

  134. Mohanua Gosa says:

    Since 2020 September after my husband past away he was collect my child grand I was visit at sassa now it is October 2023 please help

  135. Thats to check your R350 grant thats not for child support grant

  137. My baby is 18bbut still at school, but her grant stopped. What can I do

  138. Genine Pietersen says:

    What happens if your child is stil in school but turn 18

  140. Hi I applied on September told me to come back within 2 weeks when I try and check my progress on line on the status check it doesn’t work it shows only R350 application

  142. I applied in august still no response all documents are verified hist says application captured awaiting verification

  143. SASSA takes 90 days to verify each grant Please wait for SASSA reply soon you will receive your verfication SMS .

  144. Hi applied for a friend for child grant all documents says verified now says awaiting verification what does that mean

  145. Boitshepo Namelang says:

    Since i applied for child support grant in May till today i am still waiting and when i make a call no answer💔

  147. Flory Senooane says:

    Since this year I didn’t get the full payments grant. Sometimes I get only R20 or nothing😭😭😭

  148. Miney Nicholia Nakheela says:

    Good morning my child also did not receive her grand for this month

  149. You can check your SASSA app or bank statement for this their is no other way to check Statements and if you like you check your Child grant Status Please visit this site https://sassacheck.com/

  150. How can u get the sassa statement grant for my kid

  152. Bongi Ignatia Matlakala says:

    Hellow I went to fetch the child support grand for my children 2 days ago I did not received it then I called the the sassa help line they told it deposited then I checked it again yesterday it Declined please help me my children are hungry.

  153. Please wait for at least 30 days and then contact SASSA helpline or visit your Nearest SASSA office.

  154. Puseletso valencia mampa says:

    I applied for my child 23 August
    And I haven’t get it

  155. Please for for 2 more weeks then contact SASSA Helpline or visit your nearest SASSA office

  156. SHARON MATHEBULA says:

    How long it takes for a child to receive Grant. I applied july 24

  157. Please wait for 30 days this is SASSA requirement to verify individual.

  158. I applied for child grant on 20th August
    And I haven’t received any response??

  159. Please visit your nearest SASSA office they will help you.

  160. I apply for social grand but I can’t get social grand it’s because I’m working security company and its 3months contract I’m not permanent at the work and I’m single parent what can I do please help me I’m struggling

  161. Please Contact SASSA helpline at 0800601011

  162. Rabelani portia kwinda says:

    My child did not receive since February

  163. You need to wait for at least 30 days.

  164. I applied on the 28 of August but no reply yet, I’ve been waiting since.

  165. my child did not receive grant for august what could be the problem

  167. Kgomotso Matlala says:

    Since I applied in March and dey said my file is going for investigation until 2day no answer

  168. Koketso Buthane says:

    My child did not receive child grant since I applied last month

  169. Nondumiso says:

    My child did not receive the child support grant this month

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *