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Military Veterans Pension FAQ

Budget Vote 2026/27 delivered on 20 May 2026

The Department's vision and mission are to provide for a dignified and self-sufficient military veterans’ community and build a better and brighter future for military veterans. These provisions draw from the constitutional principles, particularly the Bill of Rights, which affirms human dignity, equality, social justice and the progressive realisation of socio-economic rights.

The budget allocation for the Department of Military Veterans is R912 million.

Minister MA Motshekga

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Military Veterans' Database

Requirements for application to be registered on the Military Veterans Database as well as for updating of details of those already registered

Military Veterans Database Application information View all documents

DMV Newsroom

Department continues verification drive in KZN

DMV to launch seven publications documenting oral history
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DMV Hosts a Memorial Lecture and SANMVA Engagement in the Eastern Cape
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38th Commemoration of the Battle of Lurhwayizo
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Media Statements
Department provides clarity on Military Veterans Pension payments Department responds to building safety concerns 2025 Education support for Military Veterans and their dependents

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Contact our call centre on the following numbers:

063 222 2227
063 546 3412
063 336 2631

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