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Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004)NoticesIncrease in Respect of Social GrantsNotice No. R. 361 of 2020 |
Notice No. R. 361
25 March 2020
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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 2020 |
New Amount 1 October 2020 |
|
Older Persons (60-74 yrs) |
R1 780 |
R1 860 |
0 |
|
Older Persons (75+ yrs) |
R1 780 + R20 |
R1 860 + R20 |
0 |
|
War Veterans' |
R1 780 + R20 |
R1 860 + R20 |
0 |
|
Disability |
R1 780 |
R1 860 |
0 |
|
Care Dependency |
R1 780 |
R1 860 |
0 |
|
Foster Child |
R1 000 |
R1 040 |
0 |
|
Child Support |
R430 |
R440 |
R450 |
|
Grant-in-Aid |
R430 |
R440 |
R450 |
The increase will be effected on 1 April and 1 October 2020 respectively.
Minister of Social Development
Date: 20/03/2020
