SASSA: Increases to social grants welcomed

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The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has welcomed the increases to social grants announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, saying it reaffirmed governments commitment to uplifting those in need.

Godongwana announced the increases during the budget speech delivered in Cape Town on Wednesday.

An increase of R100 to the old age, war veterans, disability and care dependency grants will be implemented, this amount will be divided into R90 effective from April, and R10 effective October. 

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