The Impact of Poverty On The Youth and Social Cohesion
Listen to Isobel Frye, Director of SPII, talking about the impact of poverty on the youth and social cohesion on Channel Africa , SAFM, Tuesday 8 October 2019.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SOUTH AFRICA from the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
What is the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights? The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Covenant) is an international human rights treaty of the United Nations (UN). It was adopted on 10 December 1966 and came into force on 3 January 1976. The Covenant protects a wide range of economic, […]
4IRSA Digital Economic Summit
Highlights from the inaugural 4th Industrial Revolution SA (4IRSA) Digital Economy Summit, in which Isobel Frye presented on ‘Shaking out Structural Poverty and Inequality’ and asked how the fourth industrial revolution can be used as an opportunity for inclusion and income redistribution.
Ailing Economy Weakens Fight Against Poverty
SPII weighs in on the traumatic experience of structural, intergenerational poverty in South Africa and points to the increased need for, and relevance of, social assistance in the country, particularly for the youth.
How Can We Change Our Economic Trajectory?
Isobel Frye, Director of SPII, in a panel discussion about the economic trajectory of South Africa, pointing to seismic shifts in relation to unemployment.
Analysis Of Statistics On Poverty In South Africa: Sacha Knox
Sacha Knox, Senior Researcher and Budget Analyst at SPII, discussing the new Poverty Lines from StatsSA, Inequality in South Africa and the need for increased social security, including a Basic Income Grant.
Grand Dreams Of Going Boldly Into The Future Mean Little When Millions Go To Bed Hungry
Hunger does not allow for a decent life. Hunger prevents children from optimal development and learning and prevents adults from being fully productive members of society. It is not a ‘nice to have’ for the realisation of the SONA’s full vision, but a basic necessity. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s commitment to ensuring no one goes to […]
Colloquium Report 2018
There is a crucial link that exists between the right to a decent standard of life and the right to DIGNITY. The right to dignity is an inalienable right guaranteed in Section 10 of the South African Constitution. TOWARDS DECENT LIFE FOR ALL
ANALYSING THE ECONOMICS IN THE SONA
Eusebius had a robust debate with policy and economic experts Duma Gqubule , Busisiwe Radebe and Isobel Frye about the economic data and ideas in the recent state of the nation address delivered by president Ramaphosa.
Pre- SONA 2019 Media Release on Gender Based Violence
FEMINIST CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS CALL ON PRESIDENT AND MINISTER OF FINANCE TO MAKE GOOD ON PROMISES TO FUND THE FIGHT AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE 20 June 2019 – despite President Cyril Ramaphosa’s pronouncements in the February 2019 State of the Nation Address (SONA) that funding would be allocated to combat Gender-Based Violence, when Finance Minister, Tito […]
