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South Africa has an extensive social grant system. Every month, millions of vulnerable people receive cash transfers, such as pensions, child support and disability grants.
Sassa data from July showed that 19 008 314 social grants were paid to 11 856 505 beneficiaries at the end of that month. So even if the media publications meant to refer to the number of grants administered, the 18 million figure is out of date.In 2024, South Africans will go to the polls. Decisions about who to vote for will be influenced by many factors, including the information shared by political parties. Facts matter, especially during election season.Political parties need to commit to getting their facts right. This also means issuing corrections when they get it wrong.
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