SRD

SRD grant increase is ‘simply unaffordable’ says Treasury

The Department of Social Development, South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and National Treasury want a ruling that declared... Read more

26 Jan

Social grants go unpaid as beneficiaries struggle with SASSA’s system

Many recipients of the R370-a-month Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant say they are battling with SASSA’s online verification... Read more

12 Jun, 2025

Godongwana: No VAT hike needed if SRD grant is scrapped

Cape Town – Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has reportedly said that a tax increase will not be necessary if... Read more

9 Mar, 2025

Here’s how an SRD beneficiary spent their R370 grant

Willem Witbooi is one of about nine million South Africans who get the R370 Social Relief of Distress grant.... Read more

6 Dec, 2024

SRD R370 grant beneficiaries approved in October still waiting for payment

Illustration: Lisa Nelson By Marecia Damons Some Social Relief of Distress grant beneficiaries approved in October are still waiting... Read more

13 Nov, 2024