Extraordinary COVID-19 social support programs in South Africa yield economic benefits during the pandemic period Published On - August 30, 2021 GAP Research Post August 30, 2021 Extraordinary COVID-19 social support programs in South Africa yield economic benefits during the pandemic period Sherwin Gabriel Dirk van Seventer Channing Arndt Robert J. Davies Laurence Harris Sherman Robinson Jenna Wilf Modeling shows emergency safety net programs boost GDP during pandemic.