The publication by the human rights organisation points to several problems with the Social Relief of Distress grant — including a lack of clear information, mixed messaging and an understanding of the complexities of using the grant to try and uplift ...
of the same year, as one of the relief measures implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic. Recipients received R350, while Black Sash indicated the food poverty line was R624.
According to the research, people appreciated the assistance provided by the grant. “My life is better because, when I get the money, I can take it out, buy food, and I feel happy because I don’t have to beg or ask anyone else who has more than me,” said one of the participants. Among the biggest themes in the report is hunger and food security. According to the report, participants’ food consumption changed. Participants reported skipping meals and borrowing money from friends, family and loan sharks. Half of the participants also reported applying for food parcels but only two reported receiving one. One participant described the social agency’s food parcels as a ‘scam’ while another fell prey to a “fake link” that charged R7 per day in airtime costs.
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