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Diepsloot residents in Johannesburg welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that recipients of social grants would receive a temporary adjustment for the next six months.
Ramaphosa increased funds to help families struggling to earn a living during the shutdown.
Unemployed people, who are not currently receiving a grant, were also included. They will be able to get a monthly grant of R350 for six months.
In his speech on Tuesday, Ramaphosa said: “…… child support subsidy recipients will receive an additional R300 in May and, from June to October, they will receive an additional R500 each month. All other subsidy recipients will receive an extra R250 per month for the next six months.
Additionally, a special R350 Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress grant will be paid per month for the next six months to people who are currently unemployed and do not receive any other form of social grant or FIU payment.
“The Department of Social Development will issue the necessary requirements to access and request this financing.”
Diepsloot resident Anna Molokoana said the money was a blessing.
“When Ramaphosa announced it last night, I jumped up and hooted, thanking him for answering my prayers. I am a single mother of two young children and we survived on the monthly grant.
“The increase is going to change our lives for now. At least, I’m going to buy extra food for ourselves at home and some snacks for my children. I want to thank Ramaphosa from the bottom of my heart for what she has done and wish her extra years.” Molokoana said.
Permanent increase
Diepsloot resident Tebogo Motloung also appreciated the news and wished the funds could be increased permanently and not for six months.
“Ramaphosa cares about us as mothers. He knew about our challenges during the lockdown. Things are expensive and we need more money to buy groceries. Again, I want to thank him for taking care of us single parents,” said Motloung.
Thabo Ramatlaba said that, as an unemployed man, he was concerned that it would take longer for the government before the money goes into the pockets of unemployed people.
Ramatlaba said that while there wasn’t much one could buy with the R350, it would bring a slight change in their lives.
“I survive on odd jobs. Who is going to give me R350 every month for six months? The money is small, but I am grateful for what the president did. It came at the right time, when there is no alcohol for sale.”
Ephraim Motlogelwa said he was struggling financially, even though he had four tenants in his yard.
“Things are difficult now. My tenants are unemployed and do not have money to pay the rent. I told them we are in this together and I assured them that they will stay in my yard until the closure.”
“Fortunately, they are all single men and we take turns cooking and sharing the same food. We are all unemployed and no one is better than the other. The proposed R350 will help us change our lives as we wait for the closure of the operation. End,” he said. Motlogelwa.
Sophie Mkhize also expressed her excitement that her monthly pension would be adjusted.
“This man is a godsend. He knew our sufferings and gave us something to ease our burdens. I am taking care of my two children, who are unemployed, and we survive on my monthly pension. This money is going to change our lives for now. .
“My message to the president is that you should not withdraw this temporary adjustment,” said Mkhize.
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