SRD grant extended yet again – no final decision on new format

Author: Na'ilah EbrahimPublished on: October 21, 2026Country: South Africa

Business & Economy

SRD grant extended yet again – no final decision on new format

South Africa’s Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant has been extended once again. However, no final decision has been made on its new format. The supplied article text does not specify the length of the extension or the format under consideration.

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