The Black Sash says social development minister Lindiwe Zulu should consider a grant of R1,227 a month, which is the minimum needed for basic nutrition and essentials. Image: Trevor Samson
The basic income grant proposed by the government for unemployed people between the ages of 18-59 will be a “significant” safety net, the Black Sash says.
Social development minister Lindiwe Zulu last week said the basic income grant (BIG) was being considered in view of the mandate of the SA Social Security Agency (Sassa), as well as that of the National Development Agency (NDA) for the “eradication of poverty and […]
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