Minister Tolashe pledges to stabilise Social Development under GNU [SOUND]

# Social Development minister Sisisi Tolashe says stabilising her department and fighting poverty remain top priorities under the government of national unity. Tolashe told the media that her immediate focus includes fast-tracking the appointment of key leadership, expanding psychosocial support for victims of gender-based violence, and finalising long-term plans for the 370-rand social relief grant. She confirmed the basic income support policy has been tabled in cabinet and welcomed the National Treasury’s extension of the grant: