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 ...

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.

South Africa remains one of the most unequal countries in the world. The country’s per-capita expenditure Gini coefficient, a measure of how spending from income is distributed, stands at 0.65.

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 ...

A newly proposed bill could change recruitment practices and salary transparency across the country, with significant ...

The fifteenth edition of the South Africa Economic Update, Learning: Overdue Reforms and Emerging Priorities in Basic Education, discusses South Africa’s economic prospects and focuses on basic ...

South Africa remains one of the most unequal countries in the world. The country's per-capita expenditure Gini coefficient, a measure of how spending from income is distributed, stands at 0.65.

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.