Social Relief of Distress Grant extended

Welcome news that the R350 a month social relief of distress grant will be extended by another year to March 2024. But the minister has cautioned it’s a game of trade offs and he is still mulling whether he can give a cost of living increase for other social grants. What could this mean for all those in need – children, the elderly and those with disabilities? Sally Burdett speaks to Black Sash Director, Rachel Bukasa. #DStv403