The much-anticipated Basic Income Grant could be coming soon to South Africa, but the rollout has been slow, much to the frustration of many.
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South Africa has long been in discussion surrounding the upgrading of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant from R350 to R624, which will then be known as the Basic Income Grant (BIG). The increase from R350 to R624 would align with the food poverty line, and aims to provide a consistent means of financial support to South Africa’s most vulnerable citizens.The SRD grant was first introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic, as many citizens faced extreme […]
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