As of 2017, 17 229 386 South Africans receive social grants, making up 30.5% of the population.[1] This number has grown considerably from around 2.4 million (making up 6% of the population) in 1996.[2] Many, such as Colin Bundy, have treated this expansion in welfare coverage as a sign of success.
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The Case for Social Grants in SA
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As of 2017, 17 229 386 South Africans receive social grants, making up 30.5% of the population.[1] This number has grown considerably from around 2.4 million (making up 6% of the population) in 1996.[2] Many, such as Colin Bundy, have treated this expansion in welfare coverage as a sign of success.