Human rights complaints over grants debacle

Summary:

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is reviewing complaints filed against Minister Lindiwe Zulu and Postbank regarding the recent delays in social grant payments. The delays, which affected over 600,000 beneficiaries, have been criticized for violating the rights of grant recipients to human dignity, life, and healthcare. Pensioner Esme Njosana, 68, shared her struggles, including going hungry and having to borrow money from a loan shark, as she waited for her grant payment. The SAHRC spokesperson stated that the commission will assess the complaints before making a decision on whether to investigate. A decision is expected to be made by next week.