The Department of Social Development has gazetted a notice calling for public comments on proposals for continuing the availability of a social relief of distress grant, which was introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic. The deadline for input is 14 April 2025.
Announced in Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2025/26 Budget speech, the grant’s proposed continuation includes a R20 (twenty rand) increase in the monthly amount.
Published by SA Legal Academy Policy Watch
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