Is the 350 increasing? 2023-2024

Is the 350 increasing? 2023-2024

At the time of writing, there is no official announcement that the R350 grant will be increasing. The R350 grant, officially known as the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant, was introduced in May 2020 to provide temporary assistance to unemployed individuals affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The grant was initially set at R350 per month for a period of six months, but has since been extended and modified.

• In August 2021, the South African government announced that the R350 grant would be extended until March 2022, but the amount would be reduced to R250 per month. This reduction in the grant amount was due to budget constraints and the need to redirect funds to other areas, such as the Covid-19 vaccination rollout.
• While there have been calls from various groups and individuals to increase the R350 grant, there has been no official indication from the government that such an increase will be implemented. In fact, given the current economic climate and fiscal challenges faced by the government, it is unlikely that any significant increase in the grant amount will be introduced in the near future.
• However, it is important to note that the government regularly reviews and adjusts social grants in response to changing circumstances. Therefore, while there may not be an increase in the R350 grant at this time, this could change in the future if the economic situation improves and the government is able to allocate additional funds to social welfare programs.
• In the meantime, it is important for individuals who are eligible for the R350 grant to continue applying and to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria. The grant is available to unemployed individuals who are not receiving any other form of income support, are between the ages of 18 and 59, and are South African citizens or permanent residents.
• Individuals who have applied for the grant and have been approved should ensure that they provide the correct banking details and contact information to ensure that they receive their payments. Those who have been declined the grant may appeal the decision or seek assistance from relevant support organizations.

SOCIAL GRANTS

• Care Dependency Grant
  Child Support Grant
  Disability Grant
  Foster Child Grant
  Grant-In-Aid
  Older Persons Grant
  Social Relief of Distress
  War Veterans Grant

Visit the SRD website at

• • https://srd.sassa.gov.za

• Email: srd@sassa.gov.za
• USSD: *134*7737#

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