Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004)NoticesIncrease in Respect of Social GrantsNotice No. R. 3208 of 2023 |
Notice No. R. 3208
28 March 2023
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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 2023 |
October 2023 |
Older Persons |
R 1 990 |
R 2 080 |
R 2 090 |
Older Persons (75+ yrs) (Additional payment) |
R 1 990 + R20 |
R 2 080 + R20 |
R 2 090 + R20 |
War Veterans' (including Additional payment) |
R 1 990 + R20 |
R 2 080 + R20 |
R 2 090 + R20 |
Disability |
R 1 990 |
R 2 080 |
R 2 090 |
Care Dependency |
R 1 990 |
R 2 080 |
R 2 090 |
Foster Child |
R 1 070 |
R 1 120 |
R 1 130 |
Child Support |
R 480 |
R 500 |
R 510 |
Child Support (Additional payment) |
R 480 + R 240 |
R 500 + R 250 |
R 510 + R 250 |
Grant-in-Aid |
R 480 |
R 500 |
R 510 |
The increases will be effected on 1 April 2023 and 1 October 2023 respectively.
Minister of Social Development
Date: 27/03/2023