Government continues to weigh options to replace R350 grant, Ramaphosa tells NCOP

Government continues to weigh options to replace R350 grant, Ramaphosa tells NCOP

President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared before the National Council of Provinces on Thursday. The government must follow a tight balancing act as it weighs several options that will eventually replace the R350 social relief of distress grant introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic.

President Cyril Ramaphosa told the National Council of Provinces sitting on Thursday that while supporting the poor was a priority, the government could not be “reckless” in solving the problem.

“The grant will be maintained until March 2024, while the economy continues to recover from the impact of the pandemic. Various options are being explored, taking into account affordability, financing […]

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