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Social Development responds to allegations about social grants
11 March 2009
The Department of Social Development has learned through calls from media organisations that some individuals and political parties allege that social grants are only given to supporters of the African National Congress (ANC).
Social Development Minister Dr Zola Skweyiya would like to reiterate that social grants are for all South Africans and permanent residents of South Africa.
"This information is not only false; it also attempts to create divisions among the people of this country. Our responsibility as government is to look after the needs of all South Africans, irrespective of their political affiliations. We are not doing beneficiaries any favour, as it is their right to receive this assistance," Dr Skweyiya said.
The following are the social grants offered by government:
State Old Age Pension
Old amount: R960
New amount: R1 010
Disability Grant
Old amount: R960
New amount: R1 010
War Veterans Grant
Old amount: R960
New amount: R1 030
Foster Care Child Grant
Old amount: R650
New amount: R680
Care Dependency Grant
Old amount: R960
New amount: R1 010
Child Support Grant
Old amount: R230
New amount: R240
Grant in Aid
Old amount: R230
New amount: R240
The public is urged to contact 0800 60 10 11 if further clarifications are required.
Enquiries:
Zanele Mngadi
Cell: 082 330 1148
Issued by: Department of Social Development
11 March 2009