The future of social grants in South Africa is a crucial issue as over 28 million citizens benefit from them, and the ruling ANC government spends an estimated R253 billion annually on the grants. Opposition parties have made pledges to retain and increase the grants, but their execution depends on multiple factors. The stakes are high, considering the significant impact on the livelihoods of millions of South Africans, and the issue has become a compelling story in South African politics.
