Zuko Komisa

Starting this April, most South African social grants will see an increase, as announced in the 2025 Budget Speech.
The Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, also projected that the number of people receiving these increased grants will grow to approximately 19 million by 2025/26 and 19.3 million by 2027/28, largely due to the rising number of elderly citizens.
A total of R284.7 billion has been allocated for these grants in the 2025/26 budget.
“As announced by the President in the State of the Nation Address, the SRD will be used as a basis for the introduction of a sustainable form of income support for unemployed people.
“The future form and nature of the SRD will be informed by the outcome of the review of active labour market programmes. This is expected to be completed by September 2025.
“The truth is that ours is one of the most comprehensive social safety nets among emerging economies. This reflects our commitment to addressing poverty and inequality, while keeping our spending sustainable,” he said.
The grant increases this year include:
- Old age grant will increase from R2185 to R2315
- War veterans grant will increase from R2205 to R2335
- Disability grant will go up from R2185 to R2315
- Foster care grant rises from R1180 to R1250
- Care dependency grant will increase from R2185 to R2315
- Child support grant will go up from R530 to R560
- The grant-in-aid will increase from R530 to R560
Point of View with Phemelo spoke to different parties for reactions including EFF MP Chumani Matiwe, DA Spokesperson Willie Aucamp, ActionSA MP Alan Beesley, SAFTU General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi & MK Party Chief Whip Mzwanele Manyi.
Listen to the full conversation here:
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