UBIC joint statement | UBIC opposes the draft amendments to the SRD regulations which contradict government’s public commitments, and will harm the most vulnerable
The Minister of Social Development on Wednesday published draft amendments to the regulations governing the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. The main function of the amendment is to give effect to the announced extension of the SRD grant until 2025. However, the government is also taking the opportunity to propose further punitive additions […]
Press Statement: UBI Could Revolutionize South Africa’s Economy!
Social Policy Initiative (SPI) is delighted to be launching its new Strategic Position Paper: The Economics of Implementing Basic Income in South Africa on 14 February 2024 at Fountains Hotel, Cape Town. The paper was authored by renowned financial journalist Duma Gqubule. It advances data to evidence that a decent Universal Basic Income benefit of […]
Global Innovations on Social Security and Active Labour Market Policies (ALMPS) in a Post-Covid World
