During the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, South Africa had to continue the economy in a subdued manner so as to match the low household income and the government. Some people while losing their jobs and incomes due to a sluggish economy, further had their lives at stake since they had no funds to sustain. With regard to the regional blocs that Africa is divided into, there are three main blocs of countries. These are the North African bloc, the East African bloc and the Southern African bloc. Africa is a home to twelve out of the seventeen most water-stressed countries in the world but only has nine per cent of the water resources. This situation will be much worse by 2020 and even more serious by 2025.
The United States of Africa
The United States of Africa will come as a single body that will not only protect its constituent states economically but also federalise the entire continent. If the unit does not have a joint account in the currency of that unit, then riots could erupt leading to the murder of innocent police officers just like Floyd, just like the case with George Floyd. Africa that unites will definitely redevelop into a tough world actor and still over time become the continent on which the world will lean for support.
Eligibility Criteria: – Who is Eligible
To be able to avail of the Unemployed Citizens Relief Fund 2025, the applicants must possess the following characteristics. The most important ones are:
- South African Citizenship or Permanent Residency – Only citizens or residents legally registered in the country and holding South African id numbers are eligible.
- Age Bracket – Candidates should fall into the 18–59 age group and not be receiving any pension or any other social grants.
- Unemployed Status – Applicants must not be in employment and must be getting at least some money or any income at all from their work, business, or trade.
- No Other Government Grants – It is a must that the applicants do not also get any government grant from SASSA e.g. Old Age, Disability, or Child Support.
- Income Threshold – Households with incomes above the set limit (about R624 per month) will not be considered first.
- Bank Account or Mobile Money Access – Applicants must possess an active bank account or a cellphone number linked to a mobile money wallet to receive the payment.
How to Apply for the Relief Fund: A Simple Guide
The process of applying for relief from the 2025 Unemployed Citizens Relief Fund is without difficulty, and the fundamental modes of application are the internet and the physical.
- 1. Online Application: The first step is to visit the government or DSD (Department of Social Development) linked website.
- Under the “Apply for Unemployed Citizens Relief Fund” heading, select it.
- Put in and share your personal information, such as your ID number, your bank, and your cell number.
- The also need to download some of the papers that you have to do such as a letter from your employer stating that you are out of the job and the full address of the place where you live.
- Make your submission and keep a note of the reference number.
- 2. Offline Application: Come to the nearest SASSA or DSD branch.
- The offered options include filling out the paper application form that you have brought with you.
- Show the form and the supporting documents for your proof.
- Updates on the process will be sent to the applicants by SMS apart from news on the application and the men\ that will be paid per month.
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