SASSA R370 to R400 Increase in 2026? Truth Revealed
Viral TikTok videos claim SASSA SRD grant is now R400, R700, even R750. Is it true? We fact-checked with official SASSA Budget 2026.
🚨 BREAKING TRUTH: NO R400 – Still R370
According to SASSA official statement on 25 February 2026 Budget Speech, SRD grant remains R370 per month until 31 March 2027. No increase to R400 was approved【2252783762976815040†L23-L26】.
SASSA warned on 24 July 2026: Any post claiming grant increase to R400 is FAKE【2252783762976815040†L30-L33】.
Real SASSA Increases April 2026 (Official)
Only permanent grants increased – SRD did NOT:
- Old Age Grant (60-74): R2,315 → R2,400 (+R85)【2252783762976815040†L84-L86】
- Disability Grant: R2,315 → R2,400 (+R85)
- Care Dependency: R2,315 → R2,400
- Foster Child: R1,250 → R1,290 (+R40)【2252783762976815040†L93-L95】
- Child Support: R560 → R580 (+R20)【2252783762976815040†L90-L93】
- SRD R370 Grant: R370 → R370 (No Change)【2252783762976815040†L93-L95】
Why No R400 Increase?
Government allocated R36.4 billion to extend R370 until March 2027, but Budget Review confirmed no SRD increase. SASSA will review after March 2027.
Don’t Be Scammed!
Fake Facebook pages say “Click to get R400”. SASSA never asks for fee. Check only on:
- Official site: srd.sassa.gov.za
- Toll Free: 0800 60 10 11
- Our trusted guide: gov24.co.za
What You Should Do Now
1. Keep your number updated (see our lost SIM guide)
2. Check status monthly on gov24.co.za
3. Don’t pay anyone claiming R400 – it’s fake!
Fact-checked: October 2026 | Source: National Treasury Budget Review, SASSA Official
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