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People queue for their social relief of distress grant payments in East London. File image.Image: Sino Majangaza
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Conditions for young people applying for R350 grant have not changed, says Sassa

Conditions for young people applying for the R350 social relief of distress (SRD) grant have not changed since its introduction in 2020. This is according to South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi. He…

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Social development minister Lindiwe Zulu said government continues to prioritise the provision of all categories of the social wage, despite the sharp economic growth slowdown globally.Image: GCIS
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R350 grant proves government continues to protect women, says Lindiwe Zulu

The continued provision of the R350 social relief of distress (SRD) grant is proof government stands ready to protect its citizens, especially women, against social issues, says social development minister Lindiwe Zulu. According to Zulu,…

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People queue for their monthly social grant payments in Alexandra, Gauteng. File photo.Image: Sebabatso Mosamo
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Sassa’s smartphone requirement excludes vulnerable applicants, says DA

The DA has rejected the SA Social Security Agency’s (Sassa) requirement that R350 social relief of distress (SRD) grant recipients need smartphones to access their payments via EFT. Sassa last week urged R350 SRD grant applicants without…

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