SRD Grant Stopped – In a landmark policy shift, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed the termination of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant, commonly known as the R350 grant, by mid-2025. This grant, which provided vital financial support during the COVID-19 crisis, will be replaced with a broader and … Read more
New UBIG Grant – In a major social policy shift, the South African government has announced the replacement of the SRD (Social Relief of Distress) Grant with the more permanent and inclusive Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) starting from May 30, 2025. This new grant marks a bold step toward long-term poverty alleviation and income … Read more
New UBIG Grant – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially declared the termination of the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant, which had served as a lifeline for millions of unemployed citizens since 2020. Starting from May 30, 2025, the government will roll out the Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) – … Read more