South Africa: 47% of South Africans Rely On Social Grants - Study Reveals How They Use Them to Generate More Income

47% of South Africans Rely On Social Grants - Study Reveals How They Use Them to Generate More Income TC_Africa: SouthAfrica

and the Department of Anthropology and Development Studies at the University of Johannesburg.

. These findings point to the need to design multi-pronged poverty reduction strategies that combine grants with livelihood support services.Participants across all three studies articulated a strong motivation to improve their lives. Others expressed a strong desire for independence, to be active and productive.

They found various ways to"grow" their grant. Some were income generating activities like buying and selling of goods, providing services such as building, painting, photography, running restaurants or taverns, renting accommodation and traditional healing. Some playedOthers invested in future livelihood strategies such as supporting children with their job search.

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