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Lindiwe Zulu says number of people receiving R350 SRD grant has decreased to 7.5 million

The substantial drop follows a change in the qualification criteria, with applicants having to go through R625 means test threshold to qualify for the grant.

Doctor Mahlaule by Doctor Mahlaule
2022-10-10 16:17
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Image from Twitter: @OfficialSASSA

Minister Lindiwe Zulu updates the nation on Social Development month and also provides update of the R350 SRD grants. Photo via Twitter: @Official SASSA

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Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu said on Monday that the number of recipients for the R350 social relief of distress dropped to 7.5 million.

The number was more than 10.5 million in the previous cycle.

The substantial drop follows a change in the qualification criteria, with applicants having to go through a R625 means test threshold to qualify for the grant.

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The means test means that applicants should earn below R624 in order to qualify for the R350 grant.   

Zulu said nearly 7.5 million people are receiving the grant on a monthly basis since additional qualifying criteria were introduced after the extension of the SRD grant until March 2023.

She was speaking during a media briefing in Pretoria where she also gave an update on the distribution of the SRD grant and progress on the child support grant top-up.

Zulu said the department faced challenges during the distribution of the R350 grant.

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She said beneficiaries who provided incorrect banking details are part of the reason why reciepients did not receive their money on time.

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She urged recipients to ensure that they enter the correct banking details.

“Applicants of the Covid-19 SRD are encouraged not to change their bank details frequently because every change requires that the new account be verified. Once your bank details are loaded and updated, please wait for a response from your bank before changing your details,” she said.

A total of R44 billion has been allocated for the SRD grant.

Zulu said 16,486 beneficiaries are already receiving the child support grant top-up since applications opened in June and encouraged more people to apply.

The basic support grant is R480, but successful applicants can get an additional R240, bringing the total amount to R720 per month.

“The additional R240 to the standard R480 is enabled by a 2015 cabinet approved policy. By ‘top-up’ we mean an additional amount of R240 that supplements the standard child support grant amount of R480.

“Only relatives caring for an orphaned child can apply for and receive the child support grant top-up of R720 per child per month. All caregivers and orphans should know that the child support grant top-up is available at all Sassa offices for them to apply,” said Zulu.

Source: Sowetan Live, Eyewitness News, image from Twitter: @OfficialSASSA

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Doctor Mahlaule previously worked as a Freelance Journalist at Find-it SA where he was responsible for writing news articles and sharing them on social media platforms. Doctor Mahlaule holds a Diploma in Journalism, BA in Communication Science and a BA Honours in Media Studies. Doctor began his journey as a knowledge Management and Communications Intern at Zenex Foundation. He was responsible for support in event management, social media, website maintenance, writing and brand management. On weekends Doctor attends prison ministry and shares the scriptures with inmates at Krugersdorp prison and plays soccer in the afternoon on some weekends. He has a passion for reading and writing and enjoys going out with friends and socialising in his spare time. He has a one-year-old son and is planning on getting married soon. When asked about what keeps him going, he said: “My family keeps me going. I’m the man I am because I come from a loving home. I have a very supportive family who always encourages me to keep pushing hard.”

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