Neva Makgetla makes a strong case for extending the Covid-19 special grant beyond its October expiry date (“Covid-19 grant is vital, SAA not so much (https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/opinion/columnists/2020-09-28-neva-makgetla-covid-19-grant-is-vital-saa-not-so-much/)”, September 28). It is also important to point out that the grant benefits the poorest places as well as the poorest individuals in society.
A new report from the Nids-Cram Wave 2 survey shows that rural areas are 50% more likely to benefit from the grant than metros. Within urban areas, township residents are 60% more likely to benefit than suburban residents...
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