DSD briefs parliament on basic income support policy

DSD briefs parliament on basic income support policy

The Department of Social Development aims to provide basic income support for citizens between the ages of 18-59. During a briefing with the Portfolio Committee on Social Development, DSD updated parliament on the progress of the development of the Basic Income Support Policy. “Work on the policy has been ongoing, with the first draft of the policy having been presented to the Social Protection, Community and Human Development Cluster Cabinet Co…

Basic income grant likely for unemployed South Africans

The Department of Social Development (DSD) announced its plan to provide basic income support to citizens aged 18 to 59. In a briefing with Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Social Development, the department informed Parliament about the progress made in developing the Basic Income Support Policy. “Work on the policy has been ongoing, with the first draft of the policy having been presented to the Social Protection, Community and Human Develo…