Black Sash has welcomed the reinstatement of the Social Relief of Distress Grant. It has, however, expressed concern that the amount remains at R350.
DURBAN - Human rights advocacy group Black Sash has welcomed the reinstatement of the R350 Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant. However, the group has expressed disappointment that the amount was not increased.
In his address to the country last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the SRD grant would be reinstated and run until the end of March 2022. Black Sash said it was pleased that the grant’s eligibility criteria have now been expanded to include unemployed caregivers who receive the Child Support Grant on behalf of children.
"About 95% of CSG recipients are women who were unfairly discriminated against as individuals in their own right by not being eligible for the previous Covid-19 SRD grant," Black Sash said. It added that it was concerning that the grant was not increased to at least the Food Poverty Line, which is currently R585 per month.
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