21 Jun 2016

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Shopping list shows R753 a month not nearly enough

Cape Town - A shopping list for the most basic of items shows R753 is not nearly enough to support a family of five for a month.

Fin24 went shopping after Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini claimed it was adequate to support an indigent household on a grant of R753.

READ: R753 enough to support family of five? Fin24 finds out

Please note: The shopping list below does not even take into account the cost for electricity, fuel such as paraffin, candles, matches and transport.


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