The South African Social Security Agency will increase payment amounts for social grants, effective with the October disbursements. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced the adjustments during his budget address for the 2025-26 financial year. The increases add R10 to each grant category as part of government efforts to support vulnerable populations during economic difficulties. Agency CEO Themba Matlou emphasized the changes demonstrate a continued commitment to protecting society's most disadvantaged members.
Old-age recipients will receive R2,320 monthly, while those over 75 years old will receive R2,340. Disability and care dependency grants rise to R2,320 each. War veterans' grants increase to R2,340 per month. Payment schedules remain unchanged, with old age grants distributed on October 2, disability grants on October 3, and children's grants on October 6.
Old-age recipients will receive R2,320 monthly, while those over 75 years old will receive R2,340. Disability and care dependency grants rise to R2,320 each. War veterans' grants increase to R2,340 per month. Payment schedules remain unchanged, with old age grants distributed on October 2, disability grants on October 3, and children's grants on October 6.
