New R350 UBIG Scheme – In a major shift in South Africa’s social support system, the government has announced that the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant will be discontinued from July 2025, and replaced with a new and permanent Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG). This change comes after months of speculation and policy debate … Read more
SRD Grant Mistakes – The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant remains one of the most critical financial lifelines for millions of South Africans, especially those who are unemployed or have minimal income. However, despite the government’s intention to simplify the process, thousands of applications continue to be declined every month—often due to avoidable errors. … Read more
New SASSA Rules – The South African government has announced a major transition in the country’s social welfare system by confirming that the Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) will officially replace the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant from June 30, 2025. This announcement has generated both hope and questions among millions of citizens who … Read more
SASSA Ends SRD Grant – South Africa’s social assistance landscape is undergoing a major transformation in 2025. The government has officially confirmed that the long-standing Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant, introduced as a temporary pandemic measure, will be discontinued and replaced by the Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG). The shift is part of a … Read more
SASSA SRD Reverification – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued an important notice to all current beneficiaries of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. In line with a new verification model under the Universal Basic Income (UBI) approach, SASSA is requesting all existing SRD recipients to complete a mandatory reverification process … Read more
New UBIG Program – In a landmark move that will reshape South Africa’s social welfare system, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially ended the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant in 2025. This marks the conclusion of a temporary grant initially introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide emergency support to millions … Read more
SASSA Grant 2025 – The SASSA R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant 2025 continues to serve as a critical financial safety net for millions of unemployed and vulnerable South Africans. With rising inflation, food insecurity, and job scarcity, this grant helps thousands manage basic necessities every month. However, one of the biggest concerns among … Read more
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