# Research by the University of Johannesburg’s Centre for Social Development in Africa has found that social grants are mainly used for essential household needs, but can also support productive livelihood activities. Social Development minister Dina Pule says the research found that receiving the 370-rand Social Relief of Distress grant was associated with a 25-percentage-point increase in the likelihood of people searching for work. The findings highlight the potential role of social assistance in supporting households and employment-seeking efforts.
UJ study links social grants to job-seeking