Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004)NoticesIncrease in Respect of Social GrantsNotice No. R. 7287 of 2026 |
Notice No. R. 7287
23 March 2026
GG 54397
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 2026 |
October 2026 |
Older Persons |
R 2 320 |
R 2 400 |
0 |
Older Persons (75+ yrs) (Additional payment) |
R 2 320 + R 20 |
R 2 400 +R20 |
0 |
War Veterans' (including Additional payment) |
R 2 320 + R20 |
R 2 400 +R20 |
0 |
Disability |
R 2 320 |
R 2 400 |
0 |
Care Dependency |
R 2 320 |
R 2 400 |
0 |
Foster Child |
R 1 250 |
R 1 290 |
R 1 300 |
Child Support |
R 560 |
R 580 |
0 |
Child Support (Top-Up) |
R 560 + R 280 |
R 580 + R 290 |
0 |
Grant-in-Aid |
R 560 |
R 580 |
0 |
The increases will be effected on 1 April 2026 and 1 October 2026 respectively.
Minister of Social Development
Date: 13 March 2026