Social Grant Increases as Announced in the #BudgetSpeech2023
Below are the details of the increases announced for the different social grants:
Old Age Grant
Older citizens who are 75 years or older and receive the Old Age Grant will see an increase from R2,010 to R2,100, while those below 75 years of age will see their grant increase from R1,990 to R2,080. These changes will take effect from 1 April 2023. On 1 October 2023, these amounts will increase by an additional R10, with those above 75 years receiving R2,110 and those below 75 years receiving R2,090.
War Veterans Grant
War Veterans Grant beneficiaries will also receive an increase from R2,010 to R2,100 from 1 April 2023. From 1 October 2023, the amount will increase to R2,110.
Disability Grant
The Disability Grant will increase from R1,990 to R2,080 from 1 April 2023, and from 1 October 2023, it will further increase to R2,090.
Foster Child Grant
Foster Child Grant beneficiaries will see an increase from R1,070 to R1,120 from 1 April 2023, and from 1 October 2023, the amount will increase to R1,130.
Care Dependency Grant
Care Dependency Grant beneficiaries will receive an increase from R1,990 to R2,080 from 1 April 2023. From 1 October 2023, the amount will increase to R2,090.
Child Support Grant
The Child Support Grant will increase from R480 to R500 from 1 April 2023, and from 1 October 2023, it will further increase to R510.
Top-up Child Support Grant
The Top-up Child Support Grant, which is an additional grant for caregivers of children receiving the Child Support Grant, will increase from R240 to R250 from 1 April 2023, and from 1 October 2023, the amount will increase to R260.
Grant-in-aid
Grant-in-aid beneficiaries will receive an increase from R480 to R500 from 1 April 2023, and from 1 October 2023, it will further increase to R510.
These increases in social grants are expected to provide some relief to the recipients, especially given the challenging economic conditions that many South Africans face. These grants are intended to assist vulnerable groups in meeting their basic needs and providing for their families.
It’s important to note that social grants are not the only solution to poverty, and more work needs to be done to address the root causes of poverty and inequality. However, these increases in social grants are a step in the right direction towards creating a more equitable and just society. The South African government should continue to look for ways to support those most in need and ensure that social grants remain an effective and sustainable means of support for the most vulnerable members of society.
