On 13 August 2026, the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) hosted a virtual briefing for members of the media, civil society organisations, and interested stakeholders ahead of the Supreme Court of Appeal hearing on the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant.
The briefing provided an overview of the SRD grant appeal, the constitutional and policy issues before the Supreme Court of Appeal, and the broader implications of the government’s appeal ahead of the hearing on 25 August 2026.
The session provided journalists and stakeholders with the context needed to understand the legal issues before the Court and the significance of the case for South Africa’s social assistance system.
