South Africa's 2024 General Household Survey reveals a continued rise in reliance on government support. The proportion of individuals receiving social grants grew from 12.8% in 2003 to 30.9% in 2019, and surged to 40.1% in 2024, largely due to the introduction of the special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress grant. Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke presented the findings at a media briefing in Pretoria earlier today. The survey provides a snapshot of progress achieved in basic government services and identifies service delivery gaps for policy intervention. Channel Africa business reporter Innocent Semosa has more

<p>South Africa's 2024 General Household Survey reveals a continued rise in reliance on government support. The proportion of individuals receiving social grants grew from 12.8% in 2003 to 30.9% in 2019, and surged to 40.1% in 2024, largely due to the introduction of the special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress grant. Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke presented the findings at a media briefing in Pretoria earlier today. The survey provides a snapshot of progress achieved in basic government services and identifies service delivery gaps for policy intervention. Channel Africa business reporter Innocent Semosa has more</p>

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