Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says that while more social grant beneficiaries wrote matric in 2025, their overall pass rate declined from 86% to 78%, which she has described as a warning sign. Learners who continued receiving social grants performed better than those whose grants ended at the age of 18, underscoring the importance of social protection. She added that government will work with the Department of Social Development to ensure that Grade 12 learners can continue accessing g

Autism SA representative, Ms Antoinette explains how insufficient grants are for the basic needs of persons with disabilities. She further speaks of the need for counselling for parents and caregivers who live and look after persons with disabilities. #dsdpublichearing #disabilitypublichearings | Department of Social Development