New welfare grant is on the table — the question is how much
The announcement may happen within days, with talks focusing on how much relief and for how long
21 July 2021 - 05:10
President Cyril Ramaphosa may announce within days the reintroduction of the social relief of distress grant as immediate relief to millions suffering from hunger.
The unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, in which thousands of people looted food and other goods, has galvanised the government and the ANC to explore proposals for income support to the destitute...
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