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Universal Basic Income

Universal Basic Income urgently needed to kick-start SA economy — Social Policy Initiative

South Africa

Universal Basic Income urgently needed to kick-start SA economy — Social Policy Initiative

By Takudzwa Pongweni

So many questions and so few answers arise from the State of the Nation Address

Politics

So many questions and so few answers arise from the State of the Nation Address

By Zimbali Mncube and Liso Mdutyana

Universal basic income is the answer to providing a solid unemployment social assistance system

South Africa

Universal basic income is the answer to providing a solid unemployment social assistance system

By Isobel Frye

A Decent Path: Universal Basic Income would be a big step forward for women’s equality

South Africa

A Decent Path: Universal Basic Income would be a big step forward for women’s equality

By Colleen du Toit and Isobel Frye

Quakers urge government to implement a universal basic income or face ‘dire consequences’

South Africa

Quakers urge government to implement a universal basic income or face ‘dire consequences’

By Gregory Mthembu-Salter and Benonia Nyakuwanikwa

What will you do to extend your olive branch this Freedom Day?

South Africa

What will you do to extend your olive branch this Freedom Day?

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Urgent course correction needed on climate change, economic policy and NHI

Maverick Citizen

Urgent course correction needed on climate change, economic policy and NHI

By Louis Reynolds

Implementing a universal basic income requires political will and public support, webinar told

Maverick Citizen

Implementing a universal basic income requires political will and public support, webinar told

By Naledi Sikhakhane

The high stakes of a universal basic income

South Africa

The high stakes of a universal basic income

By Hein Marais

Can we afford a universal basic income? Open-minded and informed debate is urgent

Maverick Citizen

Can we afford a universal basic income? Open-minded and informed debate is urgent

By Hein Marais

The false economy of means-tested and conditional income support

Maverick Citizen

The false economy of means-tested and conditional income support

By Hein Marais

Evidence shows the social and economic benefits of a tangible universal basic income

South Africa

Evidence shows the social and economic benefits of a tangible universal basic income

By Hein Marais