The Social Development Minister says more jobs are coming to address the number of people on the benefit rising. 

Ministry of Social Development statistics show almost eight thousand more people were receiving a main benefit in June compared to March.  

As well, close to 81 thousand beneficiaries have moved into work in the last financial year. 

Louise Upston told Heather du Plessis Allan the Budget included multiple incentives to create more jobs. 

She says apart from the infrastructure pipeline, they're also giving businesses the confidence to take on more staff. 

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The Social Development Minister says more jobs are coming to address the number of people on the benefit rising.&nbsp;
Ministry of Social Development statistics show almost eight thousand more people were receiving a main benefit in June compared to March. &nbsp;
As well, close to 81 thousand beneficiaries have moved into work in the last financial year.&nbsp;
Louise Upston told Heather du Plessis Allan the Budget included multiple incentives to create more jobs.&nbsp;
She says apart from the infrastructure pipeline, they're also giving businesses the confidence to take on more staff.&nbsp;
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Louise Upston: Social Development Minister says more jobs are coming to address the rising number of beneficiaries

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