Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004)NoticesIncrease in Respect of Social GrantsNotice No. 379 of 2008 |
Notice No. 379
1 April 2008
Department of Social Development
The Minister for Social Development has, in terms of the Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004), with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance, announced an increase in social grants.
The new maximum monthly amounts are as follows:
Type of grant |
Old amount |
New amount |
Older persons |
R870 |
R940 |
War veterans |
R890 |
R960 |
Disability |
R870 |
R940 |
Grant-in-aid |
R200 |
R210 |
Foster child |
R620 |
R650 |
Care dependency |
R870 |
R940 |
Child support grant |
R200 |
R210/220* |
The increase will be effected on 1 April 2008. Child support grant will increase by R10 on 1 April 2008 and by a further R10 on 1 October 2008 (R220).
Minister for Social Development
Minister for Social Development