Treasury officials will model the effect of the grant on the fiscus if the need arises
Previously, the government had said people aged between 18 and 35 years would be eligible to be vaccinated only from September
The new finance minister has a difficult task, but analysts say his political capital will help him hold a hard line on state spending
Asylum seekers with valid permits and caregivers will now also be allowed to apply for the reinstituted social relief of distress grant
It is becoming clear SA needs a BIG, as many ANC cabinet members, opposition parties and experts agree. But there is still dissent from some quarters
Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi urges employers to be honest when applying for help
The finance minister extended the Ters relief and the social distress relief grant, and also ensured businesses hit by looting can access insurance
There are concerns that post office branch closures will make it difficult for beneficiaries to access the grant
Analysts agree that economic relief for the poor is needed but are split on whether a grant should be permanent and whether it is affordable
The Covid-19 social relief of distress grant was terminated at the end of April, but research shows it aided job recovery
A bunch of flowers on Mother’s Day expresses gratitude but mothers need more – recognise all their work, listen to them, include them in decision-making