Grants are a lifeline for millions of people in South Africa, helping them to afford their most basic needs. A petition for the Basic Income Grant to be made permanent has now been handed over to the Minister of Social Development. The Need For A Basic Income Grant
The implementation of the Basic Income Grant was given the go-ahead by the Department of Social Development (DSD) back in February. Advocates for the grant to be introduced have been ongoing, with the calls growing more urgent following the devastating effects that the COVID-19 pandemic had on the livelihoods of a […]
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