Economics

South Africa to Find $363 Million for Covid Grant in Current Budget

  • Money will be found by reprioritizing spending, Mboweni says
  • President announced special relief grant will be extended
Tito MboweniPhotographer: Dwayne Senior/Bloomberg
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South Africa’s National Treasury will fork out about 6 billion rand ($363 million) to extend a special relief grant for three more months.