The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana has formally introduced that the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) will enhance the Social Reduction of Distress (SRD) grant.

Nevertheless, civil society organisations have stated that the rise declared is just not more than enough, soon after months of contacting for an SRD click here grant boost.

Godongwana declared which the R350 grant will likely be amplified from 1 April 2024 by R20, or 5.7%, rendering it R370 per month.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has mentioned the SRD grant, that has been a lifeline for roughly 9 million folks each month, has experienced a favourable influence and the extension and enhancement characterize The federal government's next stage in direction of bolstering profits aid for the unemployed.