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A lot, granted

August 28th, 2008 by admin

12.4 million South Africans receive a social grant. The number of child support grant recipients has increased by 25% per annum since 2003. (StatsSA Social Grant Fact Sheets)

This week’s theme: Miscellaneous facts

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One Response to “A lot, granted”

  1. Frank Smit says:

    It is obvious that the social grants are not afforrdable longer term, particularly when added to the free healthem, schooling etc. The tax base simply cannot afford this in a developing economy.

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