The Gauteng High Court recently heard arguments regarding the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, as advocacy groups contested the increase of the grant from R350 to R370. The case highlights concerns over access, arbitrary exclusions, and systemic issues in the grant’s administration. Background on the SRD Grant
The SRD grant was introduced in May 2020 during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic to provide temporary financial relief to unemployed individuals. Initially, it offered R350 per month, later extending eligibility to those earning below R624 monthly. Despite inflationary pressures, the amount was only increased by R20 to R370 in […]
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