South Africans believe the ANC-led government must focus on creating jobs rather than increasing grants to produce more state-dependent citizens.
Fikile Mbalula said the ANC-led government would convert and increase the R350 grant into a permanent Basic Income Grant
Citizens who spoke to Briefly News were sceptical of Mbalula's pronouncements, especially in the lead-up to the General ElectionSouth Africans believe the ANC needs to focus on tackling the unemployment rate and not just introduce more grants. Images: Stock Image and DAVID HARRISON/AFPshared this opinion after Fikile Mbalula revealed that his party had committed to transforming the R350 grant into a Basic Income Grant.
“The government should focus on creating employment that is more sustainable. The unemployment rate would somehow be alleviated if they added up all the R350 grants disbursed to develop a programme.”“I think it's a good thing for those who need it. On the flip side, we have seen an increase in alcohol sales because of these grants, especially on days that they get the money. But stopping it would also be sad for those who need it.”“Why now? There is no such thing.
Many South Africans seemed to echo Maimane’s sentiments, with one stating that Hani must be turning in his grave.
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