Sassa SRD Grant Has Amplified To R370

Sassa SRD Grant Has Amplified To R370

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The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana has formally introduced which the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) will improve the Social Aid of Distress (SRD) grant.

Nonetheless, civil society organisations have said that the rise introduced isn't adequate, following months of calling for an SRD grant maximize.

Godongwana announced the R350 grant will be enhanced from website one April 2024 by R20, or 5.seven%, making it R370 per 30 days.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has explained the SRD grant, which has been a lifeline for approximately 9 million individuals every month, has experienced a favourable effect and the extension and enhancement symbolize the government's future stage to bolstering cash flow assistance for the unemployed.