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Here New Twist Why April 2023 SASSA SRD R350 Grant Is Delayed

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3 months ago

August 31, 2023

In South Africa, the Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides social grants to vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals. In April 2023, SASSA’s SRD R350 Grant payment was delayed, causing confusion and frustration among beneficiaries. A new twist has emerged as to why the grant is still pending, despite various reasons for the delay in the past.

Here New Twist Why April 2023 SASSA SRD R350 Grant Is Delayed

SASSA SRD R350 Grant payments have been delayed due to the delay in approving or finalizing the 2023 budget. SASSA cannot make the necessary payments to beneficiaries because the allocation of funds for the grant has not been finalized.

The SASSA SRD R350 Grant is not the only social grant affected by this delay, as it affects other grants as well. Budget approval determines the amount of funding allocated to each program, including social grants. SASSA cannot release funds to pay beneficiaries without a finalized budget.

Political instability and economic challenges contributed to the delay in the approval of the 2023 budget. A strained fiscal environment has resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic, with reduced revenues and increased expenditures. Due to this, the government has been struggling to balance its budget and allocate funds efficiently.

There is no doubt that beneficiaries are frustrated by the delay in payment of the SASSA SRD R350 Grant, but it is essential to understand the reasons for the delay. Hopefully, the budget approval process will be expedited, and SASSA will be able to make payments to beneficiaries soon. Beneficiaries have been assured that the Child Grant will resume as soon as the necessary funds are available.

The delay in the payment of the SASSA Child Grant for April 2023 is due to the delay in approving or finalizing the budget for 2023. Although the SRD R350 Grant is not unique to this delay, it is hoped that the budget approval process will be expedited and funds will be allocated soon, allowing SASSA to make the necessary payments.