Tshepo Mantje, national coordinator of Real Reform for ECD, spoke to Newzroom Afrika about the Maternal Support Grant, a monthly cash transfer to pregnant women for nine months. She outlines how timely income support during pregnancy can reduce low birth weight, protect the first 1 000 days, and provide a simple bridge to the Child Support Grant —an affordable step that could save the state far more in avoided health costs.
News24 Article: Lifeline or another budget burden? Advocates push for SA maternal grant as debate grows
Maternal health plays a crucial role in breaking the cycle of poverty. Yet, in South Africa, many pregnant women face challenges accessing basic resources like
November 10, 2025
