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ANALYSIS: Treasury faces high-stakes battle on the road to social safety net grant reform

Newseze Wire·Thu, Oct 29, 12:02 AMWire: Daily Maverick
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ANALYSIS: Treasury faces high-stakes battle on the road to social safety net grant reform

South Africa operates one of the largest social assistance systems in the developing world, with the ‘social wage’ accounting for more than 60% of government expenditure. Of course, there will be resistance to any change.

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South Africa operates one of the largest social assistance systems in the developing world, with the ‘social wage’ accounting for more than 60% of government expenditure. Of course, there will be resistance to any change. The story falls into Newseze's world desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every hour and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: Daily Maverick.
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