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Update - the SDL suspension starts 1 May 2020 -
so for May, June, July, August - the SDL payment has been suspended.
Many members would have seen President Ramaphosa on TV last night.
Skills Development Levy suspension of payments for 4 months forms part of an economic package representing equivalent of 10% of GDP.
"Firstly, an extraordinary health budget to respond to coronavirus,
Secondly, the relief of hunger and social distress,
Thirdly, support for companies and workers,
Fourthly, the phased re-opening of the economy."
Some highlights:
Child support grant beneficiaries will receive an extra R300 in May and from June to October they will receive an additional R500 each month.
All other grant beneficiaries will receive an extra R250 per month for the next six months.
In addition, a special Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress grant of R350 a month for the next 6 months will be paid to individuals who are currently unemployed and do not receive any other form of social grant or UIF payment.
"SASSA will within days implement a technology-based solution to roll out food assistance at scale through vouchers and cash transfers"
Solidarity Fund, NGOs and community-based organisations will distribute 250,000 food parcels.
Many other measures of tax relief, grants, and loans.
We await the implementation details from the relevant Ministers.
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