Aug
31
2022
Research shows the grant can help end hunger and also contribute to economic growth
By Carilee Osborne
South Africa is one of the most unequal countries in the world, with extremely high rates of poverty and unemployment. Large numbers of people are excluded from the economy without the means to ensure that their basic needs are met. Recently there has been a lot...
Aug
15
2022
The short answer
You can apply for a FLISP grant as part of the government's “Help-Me-Buy-a-Home” scheme
The whole question
Dear GroundUp
I earn R9,000 a month. This means that I don't qualify for an RDP house, but I also can't get a home loan from the bank. I want my own house. What can I do?
The long answer
The objective of the Finance...
Aug
02
2022
The short answer
You could make a sworn affidavit explaining your circumstances, but you may need legal help.
The whole question
Dear Athalie
How can my 19-year-old brother get a birth certificate when he has no proof of birth (he was born at home), his father's whereabouts are unknown, our late mother did not have an ID? My mother's death certificate is handwritten,...