GROUNDUP: SRD grant is not keeping people out of work, evidence shows
By Marecia DamonsSouth Africa
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New research challenges the idea that South Africa’s SRD grant discourages people from seeking work. The evidence suggests cash support can help people look for jobs, but lasting employment still depends on whether those jobs exist.
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- Length
- 36 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 1, 2026
- Byline
- Marecia Damons
- Source
- Daily Maverick