R370-SRD Grant I 'Marked increase in applications shows SA's growing economic crisis': Isobel Frye

The latest statistics from the South African Social Security Agency reveal over 17 million South Africans applied for the R370-a-month Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, marking a significant increase in demand for financial assistance. This indicates growing economic challenges, with many first-time applicants among the record numbers .KwaZulu-Natal had the highest number of applicants with 4.4 million applications. This was followed by Gauteng with 3.2 million and Limpopo with 2.3 million applications. Let's talk to Isobel Frye, Executive Director of the Social Policy Initiative. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.