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Basic Income Grant

Researchers must tell government to introduce universal basic income grant, says deputy minister

Maverick Citizen

Researchers must tell government to introduce universal basic income grant, says deputy minister

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

After the Bell: Money for nothing and your BIG cheques for free

Business Maverick

After the Bell: Money for nothing and your BIG cheques for free

By Georgina Crouth

Ramaphosa government urged to add protein-rich foods like peanut butter and chicken to VAT-free basket

South Africa

Ramaphosa government urged to add protein-rich foods like peanut butter and chicken to VAT-free basket

By Naledi Sikhakhane

The new GNU shows no sign it will reduce Treasury's 'outsized influence' over policymaking

Op-eds

The new GNU shows no sign it will reduce Treasury's 'outsized influence' over policymaking

By Zimbale Mncube and Kelle Howson

Education, employment and social protection are top GNU priorities, but must be evidence-based

Maverick Citizen

Education, employment and social protection are top GNU priorities, but must be evidence-based

By Vinayak Bhardwaj

Political realignment has to be accompanied by meaningful reform

Politics

Political realignment has to be accompanied by meaningful reform

By Ann Bernstein

Populism as a winning card — the final weekend speeches point to parties’ pressure points

Politics

Populism as a winning card — the final weekend speeches point to parties’ pressure points

By Stephen Grootes

A basic income grant could be a priority for the new government, report card shows

Politics

A basic income grant could be a priority for the new government, report card shows

By Ferial Haffajee

Economic growth can be stimulated in SA by affording basic income grant to poor

South Africa

Economic growth can be stimulated in SA by affording basic income grant to poor

By David Harrison, Katharine Hall and Paula Proudlock

Steve Biko’s oft-quoted ‘black man, you are on your own’ is more relevant than ever

Op-eds

Steve Biko’s oft-quoted ‘black man, you are on your own’ is more relevant than ever

By Marcus Ramogale

The R20 increase in Social Relief of Distress grant is a ‘slap in the face’ – #PayTheGrants activist

South Africa

The R20 increase in Social Relief of Distress grant is a ‘slap in the face’ – #PayTheGrants activist

By Naledi Sikhakhane

After the Bell: Before BIG, South Africa needs to show it can build big

Business Maverick

After the Bell: Before BIG, South Africa needs to show it can build big

By Tim Cohen