However, Dirco states that they have not been given this task.
The app offers a simpler and safer alternative to paper verification.
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) administers the R350 grant.
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Also receiving the grant will be caregivers who are unemployed and receiving a child support grant.
The criteria of eligibility for the SRD grant will be extended to included others.
The money will be used to assist the needs of affected communities as soon as possible.
South Africa has been urged to digitalise the vaccine certificates received by those who have been jabbed. Image: Brenton Geach/Gallo ImagesSource: Getty Images
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
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