READ: #PayTheGrants Joint Statement: @PresidencyZA’s #SONA2021 announced a 3 month R350 COVID-19 #SRDGrantExtension but falls short on long term planning for social protection, including a Basic Income Guarantee (#BIG), which should be top priority. iej.org.za/joint-statemen… The COVID-19 #SRDGrantExtension for the next three months is a relief, as it buys time, but it is short-sighted &, in its current form, excludes Caregivers who are mostly women. The eligibility criteria for this grant must be amended so that caregivers are included! #PayTheGrants