The Positive Effects of Social Grants on South Africa’s Older Population

The Positive Effects of Social Grants on South Africa’s Older Population

In a country where nearly half of the 60 million population receives social grants, the benefits of such a system are becoming increasingly evident. These grants, provided by the South African government, have been shown to have a wide range of positive effects, including improvements in child nutrition and education, increased participation of women in the labour force, and now, the protection of cognitive health and longer life for older South Africans. The Impact of Social Grants on Older Adults

Recent studies, conducted as part of an extensive research project in rural South Africa, have found strong and positive […]

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