Mbalula: SACP’s decision to contest elections will split members
There are concerns that the decision will weaken the ANC in future elections
universal basic income grant
The overlooked potential of basic income in addressing socio economic crises
The failure of parties to punt a universal BIG in their manifestos ahead of the elections is a worrisome signal
A universal basic income grant in South Africa is a national imperative
A comprehensive policy might not be a silver bullet to all woes but it may help to kickstart economic growth
Excluded from the economy, but ‘women work all the time’
More women than men are unemployed, partly because they are engaged in unpaid labour: caregiving, cooking and cleaning
2022: A return to normality or more economic uncertainty?
Covid-19 cast the economy adrift, but a less punishing new phase of the pandemic could set it back on track
‘Explosive’ jobs crisis imperils South Africa
Experts’ strategies for fixing the unemployment crisis range from devaluing the rand to a universal income grant or accepting debt from loans
Violence sparks new calls for basic income grant
Analysts agree that economic relief for the poor is needed but are split on whether a grant should be permanent and whether it is affordable
Mboweni talk disrupted by chants of ‘austerity kills’
The Thursday-night discussion was held a week after riots gripped the nation, renewing calls for a basic income grant
