In this Business Day commentary, Paul Hoffman reviews the National Treasury's idea to allocate R88billion in unclaimed benefits for social advancement projects, specifically aimed at unemployment and infrastructure improvement.

Investing these funds in developmental initiatives could hugely assist community and economic development. However, challenges include protecting rights to late claims and ensuring the ethical handling of funds. Success will depend on careful planning, legislative support, and strict governance to balance the potential benefits against the risks.

 

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