South Africa: Budget 2026 - Social Grants to Go Up in April

South Africa: Budget 2026 - Social Grants to Go Up in April

Increases are slightly more than inflation

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Social Development spending to increase by 4.2% over three years - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

National Treasury has announced plans to increase spending on Social Development by 4.2% over the next three years, increasing the allocation to R466.4 billion in 2028/2029. This will support poverty reduction by providing social grants, risk benefits through social insurance and welfare services. It also funds development initiatives, empowerment programmes, gender equality efforts, and advocacy for children, women, youth, the elderly and peopl…