South African State Challenges Historic SRD Grant Judgment at Supreme Court of Appeal

Activists highlight systemic failures in the Social Relief of Distress program, citing high database error rates and appeal rejection rates as the state appeals a favorable ruling for grant recipients.

25 Aug, 23:02 — 25 Aug, 23:02

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‘BROKEN SYSTEM’: SRD grant battle reaches Supreme Court of Appeal as state challenges historic judgment

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) and #PayTheGrants, represented by the Socio-Economic Rights Institute, highlighted a ‘broken’ system characterised by a 33% database error rate (wrongful exclusion) and a 99% appeal rejection rate. They argued that these metrics serve as a ‘massive red flag’ indicating systemic failure.

By Lillian Roberts

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South African State Challenges Historic SRD Grant Judgment at Supreme Court of Appeal

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‘BROKEN SYSTEM’: SRD grant battle reaches Supreme Court of Appeal as state challenges historic judgment

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