Public invited to comment on Covid-19 SRD grant extension

THE MINISTER of Social Development, Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe, has invited the public to comment on proposed amendments to the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) regulations. The amendments aim to extend the grant for 12 months from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with a monthly payment of R370.

The current SRD grant is set to end on March 31, 2026, but will be extended following President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement during the State of the Nation Address. The public has 21 days from February 11, 2026, to submit written comments on the draft amendments.

Comments may be forwarded to

Dr Maureen Mogotsi, Chief Director: Social Assistance, on the addresses below:

The Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001

The Department of Social Development, Chief Directorate: Social Assistance, 134 Pretorius Street, HSRC Building, Pretoria, 0001

Alternatively, written comments may be submitted by email to: SAREGS@dsd.gov.za

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