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Social Relief of Distress grant extended to March 2024

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

Conquer Public Speaking Anxiety: Expert Tips for Confident Presentations

how to overcome public speaking anxiety
how to overcome public speaking anxiety


Here are some unique tips on how to overcome public speaking anxiety:


  • Reframe your thinking. Instead of thinking of public speaking as a negative experience, try to think of it as an opportunity to share your knowledge and ideas with others. Remind yourself that everyone gets nervous when they speak in public, and that your audience is there to listen to you, not to judge you.
  • Visualize success. Take a few minutes before your speech to close your eyes and visualize yourself giving a successful presentation. See yourself speaking clearly and confidently, and see your audience engaged and interested in what you have to say.
  • Practice, practice, practice! The more you practice your speech, the more comfortable you will become with the material and the less nervous you will feel. Practice in front of a mirror, with friends or family, or even by yourself.
  • Take deep breaths. If you start to feel anxious during your speech, take a few deep breaths to calm yourself down. Breathe in slowly and deeply through your nose, and exhale slowly through your mouth.
  • Focus on your audience. When you are speaking, focus on your audience and not on yourself. Think about what you want to share with them, and how you can make your presentation interesting and engaging.
  • Remember that you are not alone. Everyone gets nervous when they speak in public. If you are struggling with public speaking anxiety, there are many resources available to help you. You can talk to a therapist, join a Toastmasters club, or read books and articles on the topic.

I hope these tips help you to overcome your public speaking anxiety!

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