PRESS STATEMENT: COMMEMORATE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY BY SUPPORTING THE CALL FOR A UBI
On the 17th of October every year, countries from all over the world observe the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. This is a day to raise awareness about the critical issues surrounding poverty and inequality, including the urgent need for a decent standard of living. For South Africa, a country marked by a […]
Sunday Times | The time is now for Universal Basic Income in SA
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Daily Maverick | Universal grant would create jobs and boost economy, KZN experiment finds
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Social Security and SDGs Policy Brief
Discover how inclusive social security systems, like Universal Basic Income (UBI), can be the key to tackling poverty, inequality, and unemployment in South Africa. Our policy brief outlines SPI’s proposed UBI model and its potential to uplift the most vulnerable, especially black African women, and fast-track the country’s progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals […]
Statement: Mauritius Extends Universal Child Benefits
Load Shedding’s Toll on Unemployment: Civil Society Speaks Out
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Earth4All Memorandum: A Call for Socio-Ecological Transformation
SPI is a signatory on the Earth4All memorandum, advocating for a fundamental shift towards socio-ecological transformation and climate justice. This document highlights the urgent need for basic income as a crucial component of creating a more just and sustainable world. Read the full memorandum:
Executive Summary: The Economics Of Implementing A Universal Basic Income In South Africa
South Africa faces severe economic challenges, including high unemployment, poverty, and inequality, exacerbated by decades of ineffective neoliberal economic policies. In 2023, GDP per capita was lower than in 2007, and this trend is expected to continue until at least 2026. The country requires a comprehensive set of policies to address these issues, like the […]
Newzroom Afrika Interview: Isobel Frye on Bridging Inequality through Social Security
ACTSA on: South Africa’s New Government of National Unity is the right time to implement UBI
