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Social Relief of Distress grant extended to March 2024

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The COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant – also known as the R350 grant – is expected to be extended to the end of March 2024. This as government continues to consider options for a replacement for the grant with no decision taken yet on how the replacement will be financed. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced the extension of the grant during his presentation of the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement in Parliament on Wednesday afternoon. “The SRD grant was introduced in May 2020 as a temporary measure to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable, who were affected by [COVID-19 induced] lockdown measures. It has been extended several times since then. Discussions on the future of the grant are ongoing and involve very difficult trade-offs and financing decisions,” he said. As a result of the extension of the SRD grants, other social grants – such as old age grants and disability grants – will increase lower than inflation. According to Treasury, the SRD grant is ex
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Here is how Psychological stress can lead to illness.

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Here is how Psychological stress can lead to illness.


Psychological stress can have negative effects on physical health. It can weaken the immune system, cause inflammation in the body, disrupt hormone balance, and lead to unhealthy behaviors such as overeating, smoking, or drinking alcohol. These factors can contribute to the development or worsening of various illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.


1. Weakened immune system: Stress can weaken the immune system, making it harder for the body to fight off infections and diseases.


2. Inflammation: Chronic stress can cause inflammation in the body, which is linked to a variety of health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.


3. Changes in hormones: Stress can also disrupt the balance of hormones in the body, leading to a deference of physical and mental health issues.


4. Unhealthy behaviors: When people are stressed, they may be more likely to engage in unhealthy behaviors such as eating too much, smoking and drinking alcohol, which can increase the risk of developing health problems.


All of these factors can contribute to the development or worsening of illness.

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