Economist warns extending R350 grant ‘could turn SA into Zimbabwe’

Economist warns extending R350 grant ‘could turn SA into Zimbabwe’

Should the R350 grant be extended by SASSA, there are some notable challenges ahead for South Africa – and one analyst is fearing the worst.

The future of the R350 grant from SASSA still remains up in the air. As we reported earlier, there are various campaigns to keep the scheme going past its October expiry date . However, making the temporary COVID-relief payment a more permanent fixture does not draw support from all quarters of South Africa…

Professor Bonke Dumisa spoke to the Sunday Tribune this weekend. He has echoed calls from other economists who want the R350 grant […]

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