Will R350 be doubled? 2023-2024
Will R350 be doubled? 2023-2024
In May 2021, the South African government announced that it would be extending the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant until March 2022, and increasing the amount from R350 to R350 per month. The announcement came as a relief to many South Africans who have been struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- However, there has been some confusion around whether the R350 grant will be doubled. At the time of writing (September 2021), there have been no official announcements from the government stating that the grant will be doubled. The grant amount remains at R350 per month.
- There have been calls from various groups and individuals for the government to double the grant to R700 per month, arguing that R350 is not enough to cover basic living expenses. However, it's unclear at this time whether the government will respond to these calls.
- It's important to note that the R350 grant is targeted at individuals who are unemployed and do not receive any other form of financial assistance. To qualify for the grant, applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents, over the age of 18, and not be receiving any other income or social grant.
- Applicants must also apply for the grant and provide the necessary documentation to prove their eligibility. The application process can be done online or in person at a SASSA office.
In conclusion, while there have been calls to double the R350 grant, at this time, the grant amount remains at R350 per month. The grant is targeted at unemployed individuals who do not receive any other form of financial assistance, and the application process requires applicants to provide documentation to prove their eligibility. It's always best to check with official government sources for the most up-to-date information on the SRD grant and other forms of financial assistance available.
SOCIAL GRANTS
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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
- Email: srd@sassa.gov.za
- USSD: *134*7737#
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