EWN Mar 20
Ramaphosa reveals overhaul of SRD grant for jobseekers :
The grant is said to better support work-seeking efforts and livelihoods. ...
ewn.co.za/2026/03/20/ramaphosa-reveals-overhaul-of-srd-grant-for-jobseekers
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SRD Grant Overhaul to Aid Jobseekers AnnouncedThe current R370 grant is extended through March 2027 while being redesigned to support work search and livelihoods.
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- President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a full redesign of the Social Relief of Distress grant into a jobseekers' benefit.
- The redesigned grant aims to provide broader assistance for unemployed individuals to find work and sustain themselves.
- The Department of Social Development is currently consulting with the National Treasury on implementing the new grant structure.
- The existing R370 monthly grant was extended until March 2027 as stated in the recent State of the Nation Address.
By redesigning the Social Relief of Distress Grant, we will ensure that those receiving the grant have access to a wide range of support to search for work and to sustain a livelihood.— President Cyril Ramaphosa, delivering the keynote address at the News24 On the Record Summit
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