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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

What are the individual's strategies to reduce their impact on the climate crisis?

What are the individual's strategies to reduce their impact on the climate crisis?
Individuals can reduce their impact on the climate crisis by making small changes in their daily lives, such as driving less, eating less meat, and recycling more.


Here are some of the individual's strategies to reduce their impact on the climate crisis:

  • Reduce your energy consumption: One of the biggest ways to reduce your impact on the climate crisis is to reduce your energy consumption. This means making changes to your home and lifestyle to use less energy. Some easy ways to reduce your energy consumption include:

Turning off lights when you leave a room

Unplugging appliances when you're not using them

Weatherstripping your home to keep heat in during the winter and out during the summer

Switching to energy-efficient appliances

Installing solar panels


  • Drive less: Another major way to reduce your impact on the climate crisis is to drive less. This means walking, biking, or taking public transportation whenever possible. If you do need to drive, try to carpool or take a hybrid or electric car.
  • Eat less meat: Meat production is a major contributor to climate change. This is because it takes a lot of resources to raise livestock, such as land, water, and energy. If you eat less meat, you can help to reduce your impact on the climate crisis.
  • Eat more plant-based foods: Plant-based foods are a great way to reduce your impact on the climate crisis. This is because they require fewer resources to produce than meat. You can make your diet more plant-based by eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes.
  • Recycle and compost: Recycling and composting are great ways to reduce your impact on the environment. Recycling helps to reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfills, and composting helps to reduce methane emissions.
  • Support sustainable businesses: When you shop, choose businesses that are committed to sustainability. This means businesses that use recycled materials, source their products ethically, and have a commitment to reducing their environmental impact.
  • Get involved in your community: There are many ways to get involved in your community and make a difference on climate change. You can volunteer for an environmental organization, attend city council meetings, or start a petition to support climate action.

By taking these steps, you can help to reduce your impact on the climate crisis and build a more sustainable future.

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