The following increases became effective on 1 October 2023:
SASSA old-age pension grants will increase to R2090 for recipients between 60 and 74 years old and R2110 for recipients between over 75 years old (R10 raise).
The SASSA Disability Grant will increase to R2090, R10 more.
SASSA Child Support Grant goes up to R510, a rise of R10.
Foster Child Grant from SASSA will increase to R1130, by R10.
There is a R10 increase to SASSA grants for Child Care Dependency. The amount is now R2090.
The SASSA War Veterans Grant will go up to R2110, by R10.
The Grant-In-Aid from SASSA will increase to R510, R10 more than before.
Only the Child Support Grant Top-Up remains UNCHANGED at R250.
Individuals who fall into one of the above categories and have ZERO financial support, can apply for a SASSA grant by going to the SASSA website:
Click here to access the full article:
https://www.sassagrants.co.za/sassa-grant-increases-for-2023/
Relevance to Auditors, Independent Reviewers & Accountants:
As an auditor, independent reviewer, tax practitioner and accountant, you may need to assist your clients who are eligible for SASSA grants.
You need to be aware of the latest news and updates regarding sassa grants to enable proper facilitation of assistance to your clients.
Relevance to Your Clients:
Your clients may be eligible for SASSA grants, and would possibly require your assistance.