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

President Cyril Ramaphosa has repeated a promise made at multiple State of the Nation Addresses (SONAs) over the past years, assuring that a new income support grant is on the way.

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 ...