1 October 2013
The Minister for Social Development, Ms Bathabile Dlamini has, in terms of the Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 40) as amended, announced an increase in respect of the following social grants.
The new maximum monthly amounts are as follows:
|
Type of grant |
Current amount |
New amount, 1 October 2013 |
Older Persons
(60-74) |
R1 260 |
R1 270 |
Older Persons
(75+ years) |
R1 260 + 20 |
R1 270+ 20 |
|
War Veterans' |
R1 260 + 20 |
R1 270+ 20 |
|
Disability |
R1 260 |
R1 270 |
|
Care Dependency |
R1 260 |
R1 270 |
|
Child Support |
R290 |
R300 |
|
Grant-in-Aid |
R290 |
R300 |
The increase is effective from 1 October 2013.
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