R350 grant is a ‘temporary measure’, says social development department
Officials defend the use of bank verification in court case about social relief of distress grant
21 November 2023 - 22:30
The R350 social relief of distress grant (SRD) is a “temporary measure” for people in financial distress and whose circumstances may change at any time, the department of social development said in court papers on Monday. ..
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