Bills of Exchange Act, 1964
R 385
Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004)NoticesIncrease in Respect of Social GrantsNotice No. R. 6031 of 2025 |
Notice No. R. 6031
24 March 2025
GG 52370
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 2025 |
October 2025 |
|
Older Persons |
R 2 190 |
R 2 310 |
R 2 320 |
|
Older Persons (75+ yrs) (Additional payment) |
R 2 190 + R20 |
R 2 310 + R20 |
R 2 320 + R20 |
|
War Veterans' (including Additional payment) |
R 2 190 + R20 |
R 2 310 + R20 |
R 2 320 + R20 |
|
Disability |
R 2 190 |
R 2 310 |
R 2 320 |
|
Care Dependency |
R 2 190 |
R 2 310 |
R 2 320 |
|
Foster Child |
R 1 180 |
R 1 250 |
0 |
|
Child Support |
R 530 |
R 560 |
0 |
|
Child Support (Top-Up) |
R 530 + R 270 |
R 560 + R 280 |
0 |
|
Grant-in-Aid |
R 530 |
R 560 |
0 |
The increases will be effected on 1 April 2025 and 1 October 2025 respectively.
Acting Minister of Social Development
Date: 19/03/2025
