If govt wins SASSA grant appeal, millions will remain excluded: SERI
The high court previously found that key aspects of the grant system were unlawful.
The Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI) has expressed concern that a victory for the government in its appeal against a recent High Court ruling could leave millions of impoverished South Africans unable to access vital financial assistance. The Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein is currently deliberating on a challenge to the adequacy of the R370 monthly grant, which critics argue unfairly excludes a large number of deserving applicants.
The High Court previously declared certain aspects of the grant system unlawful as they were designed to deliberately exclude millions of eligible beneficiaries. SERI's head of litigation, Nkosinathi Sithole, has expressed optimism that the Supreme Court will dismiss the government's appeal, thereby upholding the High Court's decision and potentially ensuring that millions of South Africans can access this crucial assistance to alleviate poverty.
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