BREAKING: Ramaphosa Declares War on Unemployment with “Permanent” Grant—But Who Really Pays the Price?
President Cyril Ramaphosa has thrown a lit match into a dry field. In a stunning announcement during his State of the Nation Address, he confirmed a PERMANENT, expanded unemployment grant for millions. This isn’t just an extension; it’s a radical redesign of the social safety net, aiming to link cash directly to job opportunities. With youth unemployment a horrifying 60%, the president claims this is the solution. But the numbers tell a SCARIER story.
The grant already supports over 8 million people. Making it permanent could blow the system wide open, with whispers of up to 35 million potential beneficiaries. The cost? A stomach-churning R400 BILLION. That money doesn’t appear from thin air—it comes from YOU. The National Treasury, which previously KILLED the idea, now must find a way to fund it. Massive tax hikes are not a possibility; they are a GUARANTEE.
Who wins? The ruling party secures loyalty from a desperate population. Who loses? Every taxpayer and every business staring down the barrel of an impossible financial burden. Critics are screaming that this creates permanent state dependency, a nation of grant recipients instead of job creators. The Finance Minister will reveal the brutal details next week, but the trap is already set. This isn’t a lifeline—it’s a time bomb for South Africa’s economy, and the clock is ticking down to detonation.
Author: Kayitsi.com
