Basic income grant: Draft policy goes to govt committees to explore ‘series of proposals’

Basic income grant: Draft policy goes to govt committees to explore 'series of proposals'

A draft policy on a basic income support grant for South Africans aged 18 to 59 has been submitted to state technical working committees for consideration, but there is no final decision yet on such an arrangement.

On Tuesday, officials from the Department of Social Development (DSD) briefed the Select Committee on Health and Social Services on the department’s annual performance plan.

Advertisement DSD acting director-general Linton Mchunu said the basic income support grant to those aged 18 to 59 was one of the key anti-poverty strategies."DSD has embarked on extensive research and consultations, which have informed the policy proposals to […]

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