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Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004)NoticesIncrease in Respect of Social GrantsNotice No. 2388 of 2024 |
Notice No. 2388
28 March 2024
GG 50381
Department of Social Development
The Minister of Social Development has, in terms of the Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004) as amended, with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance, announced the increase in social grants.
The new maximum monthly amounts are as follows:
|
Type of Grant |
Current Amount |
New Amount 1 April 2024 |
October 2024 |
|
Older Persons |
R 2 090 |
R 2 180 |
R 2 190 |
|
Older Persons (75+ yrs) (Additional payment) |
R 2 090 + R20 |
R 2 180 + R20 |
R 2 190 + R20 |
|
War Veterans' (including Additional payment) |
R 2 090 + R20 |
R 2 180 + R20 |
R 2 190 + R20 |
|
Disability |
R 2 090 |
R 2 180 |
R 2 190 |
|
Care Dependency |
R 2 090 |
R 2 180 |
R 2 190 |
|
Foster Child |
R 1 130 |
R 1 180 |
0 |
|
Child Support |
R 510 |
R 530 |
0 |
|
Child Support (Top-Up) |
R 510 + R 250 |
R 530 + R 260 |
R 530 + R 270 |
|
Grant-in-Aid |
R 510 |
R 530 |
0 |
The increases will be effected on 1 April 2024 and 1 October 2024 respectively.
Minister of Social Development
Date: 22/03/2024
