Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004)NoticesIncrease in Respect of Social GrantsNotice No. R. 286 of 2021 |
Notice No. R. 286
31 March 2021
GG 44377
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 2021 |
|
Older Persons (60-74 yrs) |
R 1 860 |
R 1 890 |
|
Older Persons (75+ yrs) |
R 1 860 + R20 |
R 1 890 + R20 |
|
War Veterans' |
R 1 860 + R20 |
R 1 890 + R20 |
|
Disability |
R 1 860 |
R 1 890 |
|
Care Dependency |
R 1 860 |
R 1 890 |
|
Foster Child |
R 1 040 |
R 1 050 |
|
Child Support |
R 450 |
R 460 |
|
Grant-in-Aid |
R 450 |
R 460 |
The increases will be effected on 1 April 2021.
Minister of Social Development
Date: 24/03/2021
