500 SASSA

In a country where food prices have surged 5.2% year-over-year and economic hardships hit millions of households hard, the recent approval of the R3,500 monthly support program for 2025 has emerged as a beacon of hope for low-income South Africans struggling to make ends meet. Launched as an enhanced iteration of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), this initiative boosts the previous R370 payment to R3,500 per month for eligible unemployed …

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As South Africa’s families gear up for the holiday season with food prices climbing and economic strains intensifying, the government’s approval of the new R3,500 monthly support program for 2025 has become a game-changer for low-income households battling inflation’s 5.2% grip on staples like maize and vegetables. Launched as an enhanced Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant under the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), this R3,500 monthly payment—up from the R370 SRD—targets unemployed individuals and vulnerable groups, providing a …

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