The 2025 Budget Speech confirmed an increase in social grants, including a R130 boost to the old age and disability grants, a R30 rise for the child support grant, and a R50 increase for foster care, The South African reports. To help offset the VAT hike, the government allocated R284.7 billion to social grants, with the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant extended until March 2026. Initially, a larger increase was proposed, but adjustments were made to balance the budget. The SRD grant may evolve into a long-term income support system, with a review set for completion by September 2025.
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