27 July 2021 - 11:00 Social development minister Lindiwe Zulu said her department must ensure the R350 Covid-19 social relief of distress grant is only received by those who qualify. File photo. Image: GCIS People who are eligible to receive the R350 Covid-19 social relief of distress grant are required to start the application process from scratch to receive it until March 2022, social development minister Lindiwe Zulu told eNCA on Monday. Zulu acknowledged that while the process can take time, the department must account for the money and ensure it is only received by qualifying individuals. “Everybody has to apply again. Most know how to do the application.