SRD grant Archives

T.DMarch 14, 2025

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SASSA reports surge in SRD grant applications amid financial struggles

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has reported a significant increase in applications for the Social Relief of Distress…

T.DFebruary 15, 2023

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Around 7.5 million people receive the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant each month. But more than 13 million…

T.DFebruary 10, 2023

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Those receiving social relief grants will be happy to know these will continue. President Cyril Ramaphosa says this is to…

T.DJuly 15, 2022

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The Social Develompent Department said that it was concerned by the low number of approved applications for the special COVID-19…

T.DJanuary 22, 2022

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There is a need to work towards affordable and sustainable social protection mechanisms that complement job creation and drive local…

T.DOctober 4, 2021

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The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) said it has upgraded its IT system to assist in identifying fraudsters who…