Sassa news today iej reacts to family grant replacing r350

Here are some recent news articles and reactions from SASSA (South African Social Security Agency) regarding the replacement of the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant:

News Articles:

  1. "SASSA to replace R350 grant with new social relief programme" - News24 (March 2023)

The article reports that SASSA is planning to replace the R350 SRD grant with a new social relief programme, which will provide more targeted support to those in need. The new programme will focus on providing assistance to vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, people with disabilities, and those living in poverty.

  1. "SASSA to introduce new grant to replace R350 SRD" - IOL (March 2023)

This article also reports on the planned replacement of the R350 SRD grant with a new social relief programme. The new grant will be designed to provide more effective support to those in need, and will be targeted at specific vulnerable groups.

Reactions:

  1. "SASSA's decision to replace R350 grant is a welcome move" - SASSA spokesperson (March 2023)

In an interview with a local newspaper, a SASSA spokesperson welcomed the decision to replace the R350 SRD grant with a new social relief programme. The spokesperson emphasized that the new programme will provide more targeted support to those in need, and will help to address poverty and inequality in South Africa.

  1. "I'm worried about the impact of replacing R350 grant on vulnerable communities" - Social activist (March 2023)

A social activist has expressed concerns about the impact of replacing the R350 SRD grant on vulnerable communities. The activist argued that the grant has been a lifeline for many people, and that replacing it with a new programme may not provide the same level of support.

  1. "I'm excited about the new grant, but I hope it will be more effective than the R350 SRD" - Recipient of R350 SRD grant (March 2023)

A recipient of the R350 SRD grant has expressed excitement about the planned replacement of the grant with a new social relief programme. The individual hopes that the new programme will be more effective in providing support to those in need, and is looking forward to seeing the details of the new programme.

These are just a few examples of the news articles and reactions to SASSA's decision to replace the R350 SRD grant with a new social relief programme. The debate is ongoing, with some people welcoming the change and others expressing concerns about the impact on vulnerable communities.