Social Development minister Lindiwe Zulu has gazetted new grant increases for South Africa.
The increases, which were announced by the National Treasury as part of its February budget, take effect from 1 April, with another small adjustment for some grants taking effect on 1 October 2022.over the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework period to facilitate access to social grants and welfare services to reduce poverty and inequality, protect children, and empower women, youth and people with disabilities.
Also with a 5% increase, care dependency will rise from R1,890 to R1,985 . With a 1.9% increment, the foster care grant will see the lowest adjustment, rising from the current R1,050 to R1,070 . The changes are outlined in the department’s annual performance plan for 2022/2023 which was published in March.
The department also aims to amend the Social Assistance Act, SASSA Act and the Fund-Raising Act to address existing gaps and inconsistencies in the legislation.
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