Black Sash wants Covid-19 grant extended and increased as grant comes to an end

According to Eyewitness News, Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has requested that Treasury extend the relief grant.
We know that there is a need for a policy [on basic income grant], but that policy needs to be put in place very soon - that's 2022 - with resources.
Lynette Maart, National director - Black Sash
We're asking that until that policy is in place, that the Covid-19 grant remain in place.
Lynette Maart, National director - Black Sash
On Friday, there will be #PayTheGrants pickets in various provinces at Sassa offices and Post offices.
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