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THE SRD COURT CASE, BASIC INCOME, AND THE UPCOMING SONA

Cape Town, Tuesday, 4 February 2025, UBIC Statement: The landmark ruling by the High Court in the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant case makes it particularly important for Cabinet, and the President in his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, to clarify government’s position on the improvement and expansion of the SRD Grant, and plans to transition it to a system of basic income.

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BLACK SASH DEMANDS URGENT ACTION FROM PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA IN THE STATE OF THE NATIONS ADDRESS

Cape Town, Tuesday 4 February 2025.
As President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA), Black Sash demands decisive action to tackle South Africa’s worsening social and economic crisis. Millions of people continue to struggle under the weight of poverty, unemployment, hunger, and failing public services. Government cannot afford to deliver another speech filled with vague promises and empty rhetoric—concrete action is needed now.

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BLACK SASH WELCOMES COURT VICTORY ON SRD GRANT

Cape Town, Friday 31 January 2025.
Black Sash congratulates the Institute For Economic Justice (IEJ) and #PayTheGrants(#PTG) on the recent court ruling on the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. This landmark decision is a victory for the millions of vulnerable South Africans who rely on this crucial support to meet their basic needs.

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BLACK SASH WELCOMES THE CEASEFIRE IN GAZA

Cape Town, Thursday 16 January 2025.
Black Sash welcomes the announcement of the Gaza ceasefire on January 15th which is the first phase of the deal reached between Hamas and Israel on Wednesday which includes a pause in the war and the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli custody.

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