Question NW1222 to the Minister of Social Development
19 August 2020 - NW1222
van der Merwe, Ms LL to ask the Minister of Social Development
What amount did her department set aside to roll-out the Social Relief of Distress Grant?
Reply:
The budget for the Social Relief of Distress Grant in the current financial year department initially received is R3.4 billion for the roll-out of the COVID-19 Special Social Relief of Distress Grant. Following the Supplementary Budget allocations, the available amount has been increased to R11 billion. No additional administrative budget was provided, and SASSA has re-prioritised within the existing budget to be able to fund the development of the system, the communication channels and other administrative costs associated with the roll out of this grant.