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SOCIAL (IN)SECURITY: A Cape Town mother buys bread on credit to stretch her children’s grants, then spends payday settling the debt

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SOCIAL (IN)SECURITY: A Cape Town mother buys bread on credit to stretch her children’s grants, then spends payday settling the debt

South Africa’s R580 Child Support Grant falls far short of the R868 food poverty line, leaving parents and caregivers with little or no work trapped in debt and hunger as rising electricity and food costs erode household stability.

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South Africa’s R580 Child Support Grant falls far short of the R868 food poverty line, leaving parents and caregivers with little or no work trapped in debt and hunger as rising electricity and food costs erode household stability. 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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