JOHANNESBURG - As hunger and poverty continue to affect millions across South Africa, the Institute for Economic Justice is calling for a much-needed increase in social grant payments.
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Current grants, including the Social Relief of Distress and child support grants, fall well below the national food poverty line of R796 per person per month, leaving many families unable to afford basic nutrition.
Siyanda Baduza of the IEJ discussed why raising social grants is essential to addressing food insecurity and poverty in our country with eNCA.