Zulu acknowledged that while the process can take time, the department must account for the money and ensure it is only received by qualifying individuals.
Social development minister Lindiwe Zulu said her department must ensure the R350 Covid-19 social relief of distress grant is only received by those who qualify. File photo.
On Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa said government will reintroduce the grant to assist communities affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and the recent unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. Ramaphosa announced the eligibility criteria would be extended to include more people, including unemployed caregivers currently receiving child care grants.
“In addition to the food relief being provided by the department of social development, government is contributing R400m to the Humanitarian Crisis Relief Fund established by the Solidarity Fund to assist with the immediate needs of affected communities,” he said.
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