#PayTheGrants and the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) are challenging regulations of the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant.
- The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria will hear a case next month by #PayTheGrants and IEJ challenging the regulations of the R370 SRD grant.
- They argue that the current regulations unfairly exclude eligible people and are unconstitutional.
- However, the Department of Social Development, Sassa, and the Ministry of Finance defend the regulations as efficient and compliant with constitutional rights.
A challenge to the rules for the R370 Social Relief of Distress grant will be heard in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on the 29th and 30th of October, as reported by GroundUp.
Initiated in 2023, the challenge by #PayTheGrants and IEJ aims to contest regulations that they believe unjustly prevent many eligible individuals from receiving the grant.
The court application seeks a revision of income definitions, appeals process, and access to the grant to align with inflation and living costs.
The government stands by the regulations, claiming the online application process is efficient and necessary. They argue that database verifications and income assessments are crucial to prevent misuse of funds.