The minister says the department of social development is not at fault, instead blaming the distribution processes of the Treasury and banks
The minister says the department of social development is not at fault, instead blaming the processes of the Treasury and banksSocial development minister Lindiwe Zulu. Picture: LINDA MTHOMBENI
The groups said they were shocked to discover over the past few days that beneficiaries were not paid for the months ofApplications for the new phase of the R350 grant opened in April under the Social Assistance Act after the national state of disaster came to an end. Zulu said the change in Covid-19 regulations meant government had to change its agreements with banks.
“We are going to be paying back from the time people applied and were approved. The payments will be backdated,” she said. Previously, the department said applicants who receive R350 a month or more in financial support from a family member or elsewhere will be disqualified from the grant in the next cycle, as it aims to prioritise those who need it most., Zulu said R44bn has been set aside to pay qualifying beneficiaries.
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