Government says it continues to support vulnerable households and address poverty and inequality through the administration of social grants by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA).
According to government, these efforts are reflected in the disbursement of 9.2 million social grants to beneficiaries across the country, providing a critical social safety net for millions of South Africans.
Protect low-income households
Social grants remain one of the state’s key interventions to protect low-income households from extreme poverty, particularly amid rising living costs, high unemployment and ongoing economic pressures.
The grants assist families in meeting basic needs such as food, education and healthcare.
Government has repeatedly emphasised that social protection plays a stabilising role in society, helping to reduce inequality while cushioning the most vulnerable against economic shocks.
Range of grants
SASSA administers a range of grants, including old age, child support, disability and foster care grants, which collectively support millions of individuals and households nationwide.
Authorities say the continuation and strengthening of the social grant system remains central to broader efforts to build a more inclusive economy and improve the quality of life for poor and vulnerable communities.
