Getting the R350 Covid-19 grant a daily struggle

While the social relief of distress grant was stopped at the end of April, queues at different post offices speak of the desperation of those still waiting for thepay-out and inefficiencies to deliver the grants.

19 May 2021 - 08:13
By isaac mahlangu AND Isaac Mahlangu

It's just before lunch time outside the Lyttleton Post Office, more than 30 people standing in a queue are being told that they will not be getting their R350 covid-19 grants because the facility has ran out .money.

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