
Article by: Lerato Moloi
The Department of Social Development has this afternoon officially announced, the cut off date for appeals and payments for the Covid-19 Special Grant, which has been set for February 15, 2021.
"The last appeal and payment of the special COVID-19 Grant will be on 15 February," says CEO Totsie Memela. @The_DSD @OfficialSASSA @nda_rsa pic.twitter.com/LmyQh8TXYk
— Social Development (@The_DSD) December 11, 2020
The announcement was made by Social Development Minister, Lindiwe Zulu during a media briefing this afternoon that is held alongside all Department of Social Development Provincial MECs.
Media Statement:
— SASSA (@OfficialSASSA) December 4, 2020
04 December 2020
SASSA Announces COVID-19 Grant Appeal Cut-off Date #SASSACARES @The_DSD @nda_rsa @GovernmentZA @GCISMedia pic.twitter.com/Rel3VTp8IZ
Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa, the government introduced a relief measure to support unemployed citizens during the lockdown period.
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