Basic income grant
Saftu to lead protest action in CT on Wednesday ahead of Budget Speech
Saftu is pushing for a basic income grant, among other demands.
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Godongwana says basic income grant won't be rolled out anytime soon
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said that government would continue to look at different ways of providing income support to poor South Africans.
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Civil society groups disappointed with Ramaphosa over basic income grant failure
The universal scheme was one of the most anticipated subjects ahead of the speech, which spells out the government’s plans for the year but President Cyril Ramaphosa said that more consultations were still needed to decide on the way forward.
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Business expecting clarity from Ramaphosa on basic income grant, employment
President Cyril Ramaphosa is reportedly to announce in his address that the R350 monthly relief grant will be further extended, with a view to this eventually becoming a permanent measure.
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Civil society wants Ramaphosa to pronounce a basic income grant policy at Sona
Although a government-commissioned panel investigated the possibility of introducing the aid universally and found that there was a need for it, it has since emerged that the president has been advised against it, saying it would perpetuate grant dependency.
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A basic income grant: The nitty-gritty and feasibility of this proposed idea
At almost 35%, the unemployment rate as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people have prompted government to build a policy document that will justify why South Africa needs a basic income grant.
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Saftu welcomes report on basic income grant, reiterates demand for R1,500 amount
The trade union said there were plenty of resources in the country that could fund a basic income grant of R1,500.
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Basic Income Support will combat poverty, but won't create jobs - panel
The social development department, together with the International Labour Organisation and Joint SDG Fund, released an expert panel report on Basic Income Support.
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Initial basic income should be limited to current COVID grant recipients - panel
The panel released its report on Monday after it was commissioned to investigate the feasibility of Basic Income Support under the supervision of the International Labour Organisation and the government.
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Cautious approach needed when implementing basic income support - panel
The panel studied the appropriateness and feasibility of a system of basic income support following calls for a relief scheme that would cushion the poor.
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With first MTBPS, Godongwana under pressure to implement basic income grant
Analysts believe that Thursday's Medium-term Budget Policy Statement will bring with it some good news in the form of a tax overrun, thanks to runaway commodity prices.
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Busa backs basic income grant idea but says govt can't afford it
The basic universal income grant is seen as a possible mechanism to alleviate poverty in the country.
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Cosatu: Establishment of basic income grant regime requires political will
Parties at the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) have had the issue on their agenda for some time now but there’s been no significant movement despite the apparent signs of deepening poverty due to the pandemic.
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Busa backs Finance Minister Godongwana's view on basic income grants
The country has been debating whether it would be feasible to introduce an income grant since President Cyril Ramaphosa announced government would probe the issue when delivering his state of the nation address earlier this year.
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Black Sash calls on govt to fast-track implementation of basic income grant
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu called for the implementation of the basic income grant in the National Assembly just over a week ago
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Black Sash backs call for R350 COVID-19 grant to be extended
Advocacy group, the Black Sash, wants the COVID-19 social relief grant to be extended until the basic income grant is in place and its value to be increased.
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ZWELINZIMA VAVI: Stop merely discussing the basic income grant
The state must implement the basic income grant now if it wants to retain any semblance of legitimacy, writes Zwelinzima Vavi.
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Govt looking at implementing basic income grant post-COVID-19 - Zulu
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu said that the impact of COVID-19 would continue to be felt for a long time, especially by the poor and unemployed, and government could not allow people to starve.
