#FirstThingsFirst - Social grants, a necessary but unproductive thorn for the government

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Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana finally delivered the National Budget yesterday, after a false start last month. The team and listeners reflected on the budget, zooming in on social grants as a whole. Social grants are allocated R284.7 billion for 2025/26, allowing the government to increase various grants. How do you feel about this as a taxpayer?

13 Mar 12AM English South Africa Entertainment News

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