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The Department of Social Development has published draft amendments to the regulations under the Social Assistance Act, 2004, focusing on social grant application and payment processes, with comments due by 30 September 2026. The Department of Social Development has issued proposals to extend the Social Relief of Distress grant until 31 March 2027, maintaining the current R370 monthly rate. A draft private member’s Bill to regulate ‘baby savers’ and decriminalise the safe relinquishment of newborns has been revived in Parliament via General Notice 3671 of 2025. The Department of Social Development has released the draft Children’s Amendment Bill for public comment, proposing updates to the regulatory framework governing child welfare and protection. The South African Reserve Bank has issued a fourth variation notice concerning Postbank’s status as a designated clearing system participant, impacting the distribution of SASSA social grants. The Older Persons Amendment Act has been gazetted following its signing into law, introducing new provisions for temporary safe care and institutional compliance.The views expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Acts Online. Acts Online accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or fairness of the article, nor does the information contained herein constitute advice, legal or otherwise.
