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SASSA SRD grant increases spark mixed reactions from X users

The announced SASSA SRD grant increases have sparked reactions from X users, with some calling it an electioneering tactic.

By Mihlali Vellem
15-03-24 13:53
in Business and Finance
SASSA SRD Grant increases- the new R370 SASSA SRD Grant
Have you tried the SASSA SRD Grant app? Picture: File/Fotor.

The South African Government News Agency announced that the news of the SASSA SRD grant increases which were announced to begin in April 2024.

‘R20 IS FOR BANK CHARGES’: SASSA SRD GRANT INCREASES SPARK REACTIONS

In the National Assembly on Wednesday, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is said to have announced that the R350 grant will rise to R370 on April Fool’s Day.

“His Excellency, the President, in his State of the Nation Address, said that the [SRD grant] is going to continue, and the R350 will be improved,” Godongwana was quoted as saying.

The government of South Africa introduced the R350 grant in May 2020, the Department of Social Development reported. This came as the COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented social and economic challenges.

“I am pleased to say that we have found consensus that in between, subject to the finalisation of the comprehensive social security [programme], we’ll increase the R350 to R370 by the 1st of April this year. That is part of the progressive realisation of the basic rights of our people,” the Minister was quoted as saying.

A number of South Africans on social media have left their thoughts and opinions regarding the recent announcement.

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced that the R350 grant will increase. Image via Instagram @enoch_634

TAKE A LOOK AT SOME REACTIONS FROM SOUTH AFRICAN BELOW…

“So the R20 is for bank charges… Wena u still getting your R350 injalo😂😅,” @Chabedi_Chabeli wrote.

“Talk about buying votes 101,” @skhalo617278 reacted.

“Imagine if they didn’t pay this instead create jobs for all. 😭😭But ke, they wouldn’t because they don’t want to lose their hold on poor people 😭😭😭😭,” @Lisa_Akh said.

“People are going to open more businesses 😂😂,” @PusherAfrica replied.

“Untill you meet someone who can’t even afford a R10 roll-on, you won’t understand how these R350s have provided relief to the poorest,” @Barffoon commented,

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