SAFM Interview: A coalition of NGOs and researchers is calling on the government to greenlight a Maternal Support Grant (MSG)
A coalition of NGOs and researchers is calling on the government to greenlight a Maternal Support Grant (MSG) for poor pregnant women whose nutrition, and that of their unborn children, are at stake amid rising rates of child poverty and malnutrition. Listen below.
Cape Talk Interview: Maternal Support Grant – Ensuring pregnant mothers get the right nutrition for healthy development of their baby
Lester Kiewit from Cape Talk speaks to Daniel McLaren, Public Finance Economist at Ilifa Labantwana, about their partnership with other NGOs, including DGMT, and researchers to call for the implementation of a Maternal Support Grant, which would ensure young children get the right nutrition for healthy development, ultimately to eradicate stunting. Listen below.
ENCA Interview: Calls are growing for government to fast-track the implementation of the Maternity Support Grant
Calls are growing for government to fast-track the implementation of the Maternity Support Grant. It will provide vital help to vulnerable pregnant women. It comes amid rising rates of child poverty and malnutrition. Studies show about half of the country and nearly 70 percent of children live below the poverty line. ENCA spoke to Kentse […]
Newzroom Afrika Interview: Government must get behind the Maternal Support Grant
DGMT Deputy CEO, Kentse Radebe, speaks to Newzroom Afrika about the coalition of NGOs calling for government to support pregnant mothers living in poverty.
SABC News Interview: The maternal support grant is vital to address stunting
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the state of the nation address on 6 February 2025. DGMT is calling on the president to greenlight the Maternal Support Grant (MSG). Kentse Radebe, Deputy CEO from DG Murray Trust, speaks to SABC News about why the MSG is vital. Watch the interview below.