THE Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu, has said that the government was holding “discussions” on the introduction of a Basic Income Grant (BIG). Picture: Supplied. Durban – THE Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu, has said that the government was holding “discussions” on the introduction of a Basic Income Grant (BIG).
Speaking on Monday, Zulu did not give details of how the grant would be funded, or its size, but told a virtual press briefing it would be considered “post-October”.
Before the Covid-19 pandemic, the government had planned to spend R309.5billion on social security payments this year.The pandemic prompted President […]
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