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SRD grant
The SRD grant has become a <strong data-start=”750″ data-end=”785″>symbol of responsive governance. It was initially rolled out rapidly in response to an unprecedented crisis, showing that the state could act swiftly and decisively to protect its most vulnerable citizens. This has set a new precedent for how the government might approach future welfare programs, with calls from civil society Check it here, unions, and academics for the grant to be either made permanent or transformed into a <strong data-start=”1169″ data-end=”1201″>Universal Basic Income (UBI). These conversations reflect a broader shift in public expectations: people are now more aware of their rights to social protection and are demanding more inclusive and long-term interventions.
Additionally, the SRD SASSA grant has also <strong data-start=”1440″ data-end=”1474″>revealed structural weaknesses in South Africa’s existing social welfare infrastructure. The high number of applications — often in the millions — exposed the sheer scale of economic vulnerability in the country. It demonstrated that many people were previously excluded from formal support systems and were surviving on informal income or family support. The grant has helped uncover this hidden poverty and prompted a national debate about how best to <strong data-start=”1898″ data-end=”1935″>restructure the social safety net to reach those who are chronically poor or working poor — those who might not qualify for traditional grants like the child support or old age grant.
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