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South Africa

Litigation under way to challenge unfair exclusion of millions from Social Relief of Distress grant

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Covid grant should be increased to at least R413, say civil society groups

Maverick Citizen

Covid grant should be increased to at least R413, say civil society groups

By Liezl Human

Grant increases not enough to counter skyrocketing food inflation, say civil society groups

Maverick Citizen

Grant increases not enough to counter skyrocketing food inflation, say civil society groups

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Prices for basic items are levelling off, with increases in some essentials, tracking reveals

Maverick Citizen

Prices for basic items are levelling off, with increases in some essentials, tracking reveals

By Naledi Sikhakhane

As prices rise, the R350 Social Relief of Distress grant buys less and less

South Africa

As prices rise, the R350 Social Relief of Distress grant buys less and less

By Michelle Banda

What is human life worth? The government needs to raise its humanity

South Africa

What is human life worth? The government needs to raise its humanity

By Zukiswa Pikoli

How much food can you buy with the R350 grant? We go shopping

South Africa

How much food can you buy with the R350 grant? We go shopping

By Michelle Banda

Reapplying for Social Relief of Distress grant leaves desperate citizens confused and suspicious

South Africa

Reapplying for Social Relief of Distress grant leaves desperate citizens confused and suspicious

By Tshabalira Lebakeng