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Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004)NoticesIncrease in Respect of Social GrantsNotice No. 1243 of 2008 |
Notice No. 1243
21 November 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 Finance, announced an increase in social grants.
The new maximum monthly amounts are as follows:
|
Type of grant |
Old amount |
New amount |
|
Older persons |
R940 |
R960 |
|
War veterans |
R960 |
R980 |
|
Disability |
R940 |
R960 |
|
Grant-in-aid |
R210 |
R230 |
|
Foster child |
R650 |
R650 |
|
Care dependency |
R940 |
R960 |
|
Child support grant |
R220 |
R230 |
The increase will be effected on 1 October 2008.
Minister for Social Development
Date: 17/11/08
