The Department of Social Development has confirmed that a new BIS grant is being processed, with consultations to be finalised in March 2026.

Social development minister Sisisi Tolashe says the new Basic Income Support grant will link to job-seeking, training, and small business opportunities. About 8.2 million South Africans currently ...

Another year has passed without the introduction of a Basic Income Grant. Instead, the Social Relief of Distress grant has merely been rebranded as a “livelihood grant.” At R370 per month, it does not ...

As we commemorate Human Rights Month, it is important to stress that social grants are not a handout. They are a lifeline. A basic, non-negotiable pillar of human dignity. They represent the simple ...