South Africa has one of the world’s most expansive social grant system: 47% of the population relies on a monthly grant. Of these, 18 million are permanent beneficiaries and about 10 million receive a temporary Social Relief of Distress Grant. This was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic for working age adults who do not receive formal social protection, such as unemployment insurance and for those engaged in informal work.
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Source: Phys.org