Skweyiya Speaks Out on SRD

The Minister of Social Development, Zola Skweyiya, has appealed to NGOs not to create a false impression that the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is accessible by all South Africans, regardless of their economic standing.

Skweyiya says, "We appeal further to our traditional and local leaders, NGOs and faith based organisations who are assisting us in identifying and reaching poor households to dispense accurate information about who qualifies for the SRD."

He was reacting to media reports that an NGO in the Western Cape has been advising people to apply for the grant even if they do not qualify.

The SRD is a temporary form of government assistance [it may be dispensed in the form of food parcels, vouchers and school uniforms] given to poor households facing undue hardship and can last up to three months.

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