PIETER BAUERMEISTER / AFP
Less than 12 million South Africans on social grants, not 18 million as often claimed
Several media publications have repeated an incorrect claim about the number of South Africans who get social grants.
Several media publications have repeated an incorrect claim about the number of South Africans who get social grants.
Marking the ruling ANC’s 110th birthday, Cyril Ramaphosa made claims about the reach of the social relief of distress grant.
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