South Africa: 20 Years Later Govt Still 'Discussing' Basic Income Grant

Even as the push for a comprehensive grant gathers pace, civil society organisations doubt the political will is there

The Department of Social Development says it will proceed with plans to introduce a new basic income grant, but civil society organisations say they remain sceptical that government has the political will to introduce a grant any time soon.

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