Universal basic income has wide support in South Africa. South Africa's largest political party recently pledged to make it a reality. The country is ranked as one of the worst countries in terms ...

On the other hand, South Africa is good at cash transfers. And it has a relatively efficient tax system. Benefits and risks. Basic income for poor workers comes with many economic and social benefits.

Analyses of the implications of extending income support measures in South Africa, including a basic income grant, have focused on one of three things: how much it will cost, calculations about ...

South Africa's top political party has proposed a social safety net that's been called the first national universal basic income (UBI) program. Experts say that's a gross exaggeration.

Stats SA detailed the full-time employment decrease of 55,000 or -0.6% quarter-on-quarter, from 9,503,000 in December 2024 to 9,448,000 in March 2025 ...

A video revealed a South African retail pharmacist's payslip, sparking widespread discussion about professional earnings and ...

CAPE TOWN, February 04, 2025 — Transforming the basic education sector by improving the quality of learning from an early age can drive inclusive growth in South Africa, according to a World Bank ...