Budget Speech 2020: R80 more for old age pension and disability grant recipients

JOHANNESBURG – Finance Minister Tito Mboweni today announced that government would be increasing social grants for citizens.

“We are a caring society. We are a caring government. More than 18 million people receive a grant, which is a lifeline for many,” Mboweni said.

“Grants reduce inequality and protect the most vulnerable in society,” the minister told Parliament before breaking down the increase for each category of social grant.