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Big changes on the table for South Africa’s Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant | SA News

Malcolm Libera
 ·16 Jan 2026

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The National Treasury is considering major changes for South Africa’s Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, which includes tying support to employment and skills programmes. 

However, some stakeholders warn that these changes could cause more harm than good at a time when unemployment remains extremely high.

The SRD grant, currently set at R370 a month, has become a lifeline to the 8 million recipients who rely on it every month in South Africa.

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