R20 SRD Grant Increase to R370 Challenged in Court

The R20 increase to South Africa’s SRD grant, raising it to R370, has sparked a court challenge led by advocacy groups who argue the amount is inadequate amid rising costs. The recent case, heard in Pretoria, could reshape social relief policies in South Africa, as many demand that the SRD grant amount be raised to meet basic needs. Find out more about why beneficiaries are pushing for change and the implications of this legal battle.