🇿🇦 South Africa 1d ago · Nozibusiso Mazibuko

SASSA grant recipient on pensioners: ‘With the cost of living, it is very hard’

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SASSA grant recipient on pensioners: ‘With the cost of living, it is very hard’
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A SASSA grant recipient in KwaZulu-Natal says pensioners carrying entire households deserve more attention from the government.



The man, who asked to remain anonymous, receives the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. He shared his story with The South African through its SASSA grant survey.



SRD grant runs out before month-end



The recipient, aged 54, has relied on the SRD grant for between one and three years. He spends it mainly on food and groceries but says nothing remains by the e

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