According to Times Live, The African National Congress (ANC) has pledged to implement the Basic Income Grant (BIG) within two years if re-elected. BIG aims to replace the temporary Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD) introduced during the pandemic. There’s debate over the amount of BIG, with suggestions ranging from R1,000 to R1,500. The ANC plans to fund BIG through taxpayer money and explore various funding options. It will supplement existing welfare grants and benefit vulnerable individuals without job-seeking conditions.
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