Your Government. Made Simple.
South African government money matters, explained in plain language — for the everyday worker, parent and pensioner. Grants, tax, UIF, retirement and more.
Rates verified with official sources: SARS · SASSA · Department of Employment & Labour · GEPF · National Treasury
What Do You Need to Know?
SASSA Grants
Older persons, disability, child support, SRD
UIF
Unemployment, maternity & illness benefits
Retirement & Two-Pot
Withdrawals, tax and the two-pot system
Income Tax & Net Pay
PAYE, take-home pay and tax brackets
GEPF
Government employee pension fund
What is KnowMyGovt South Africa?
KnowMyGovt South Africa is your free reference for understanding the South African government’s financial system. We explain in plain language what comes off your payslip for PAYE and UIF, what grant a parent or pensioner can claim each month, how the two-pot retirement system works, and what you’re entitled to as a worker — with free calculators and rate tables checked against official sources from SARS, SASSA, the Department of Employment and Labour, the GEPF and the National Treasury.
We are not the government and we are not affiliated with any official institution. We are a reference tool for the everyday South African who just wants a straight answer: how much do I get, do I qualify, and how do I claim it.
Key Facts South Africa
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| National minimum wage | R30.23/hour | Gov Gazette 54075 |
| Income tax — lowest bracket | 18% | SARS (Budget 2026) |
| Tax-free threshold (under 65) | R99,000/year | SARS (Budget 2026) |
| UIF contribution (worker) | 1% of salary | UI Act / SARS |
| Older Persons Grant | R2,400/month | Treasury Budget 2026 |
| Disability Grant | R2,400/month | Treasury Budget 2026 |
| Child Support Grant | R580/month | Treasury Budget 2026 |
| SRD Grant | R370/month | Treasury Budget 2026 |
| Two-pot savings withdrawal | Taxed at marginal rate | SARS |
📋 Data verified — Official sources: SARS · SASSA · UIF (uFiling) · GEPF · National Treasury
⚠️ This information is for guidance only. KnowMyGovt is not affiliated with SARS, SASSA, the Department of Employment and Labour, the GEPF, nor the South African government, and does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice. For official queries, contact the relevant institution or a qualified professional.
