Civil society condemns it as infeasible, but government document claims it is the best option.
More the 500 people mostly elderly and disabled wait in lines outside SASSA office on 30 April 2021 in Bellville. Photo: Gallo Images/Brenton Geach Civil society organisations have criticised a “secretive” and “closed door” proposal by government. National Treasury has proposed a family grant that would replace the R350 Covid Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. It would be paid to heads of households.
The proposed family grant is discussed in this government document which we are making public. It is titled “Draft anti-poverty […]
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