Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana confirmed that all the increases to all permanent South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) social grants will proceed as planned.
This news provides certainty for millions of South Africans who rely on these grants for their livelihoods.
Expected Growth in Beneficiary Numbers
According to National Treasury's 2025 Budget Overview, the number of social grant beneficiaries, excluding SRD grant beneficiaries is projected to increase to 19.3 million people by March 2028.
This rise is primarily attributed to a growing population of older persons.
Latest Confirmed Sassa Grant Increases
- Old Age Grant - R2315
- War Veterans Grant- R2335
- Disability Grant - R2315
- Foster Care Grant - R1250
- Care Dependency Grant - R2315
- Child Support Grant - R560
- Grant-in-Aid - R560
Future Of SRD Grant
During his Budget Speech in Parliament, Minister Godongwana said the government is actively exploring various options to better integrate the SRD grant with employment opportunities.
This includes considering a job-seeker allowance and other measures, as part of the review of Active Labour Market Programmes,
The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant’s implementation will remain until 31 March 2026. It will cost the government R35.2 billion to maintain the current payment of R370 per month per beneficiary. This includes administrative costs.
Godongwana added that the government's objective is to provide immediate relief while also creating pathways to employment. They believe this will empower citizens to build better futures for themselves and their families.
