Mercredi, 11 Septembre 2024
These gaps in the delivery of essential services are likely to widen as expected government austerity cuts further erode children’s access to health, education and social service
Mercredi, 2 Novembre 2022
Informal traders are a ubiquitous sight on the streets of South Africa's towns, cities and villages. Some sell fresh fruits and vegetables; others offer snacks and hot food, while still others give passers-by a convenient spot to buy loose cigarettes,...
Jeudi, 20 Octobre 2022
The World Bank describes South Africa’s approach to social protection as an effective mechanism in addressing both poverty and inequality, underpinned by ‘a combination of commitment, leadership, backing from the Constitution, focus on technical...
Jeudi, 22 Septembre 2022
Welfare states, where they still exist, have rapidly become targeted welfare states, preoccupied with the need to exclude persons deemed ineligible for certain welfare measures. Means testing is one way of fine-tuning targeting, i.e...
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Mardi, 23 Août 2022
Consumers in South Africa continue to grapple with a high cost of living, particularly with the latest rising fuel costs. In the last several months, the price for one litre of 95 octane petrol (inland) has risen by 36.4%, from R19.61...
Mardi, 29 Mars 2022
As the responsibility for Early Childhood Development shifts from the Department of Social Development to the Department of Basic Education, concerns have been raised about the state of preparedness. However, both departments insist they are ready to...
Vendredi, 18 Mars 2022
Since South Africa adopted its post-apartheid constitution in 1996, the country has made important strides in realising the right to social security and in reducing poverty and inequality.
Policies, legislation and administrative infrastructure have...
Vendredi, 18 Frévrier 2022
In theory, formal employment provides a more stable income, social protection and employment-related benefits. However, the reality is that many formal sector jobs are increasingly precarious and do not provide any of these benefits, meaning that...
Mardi, 8 Frévrier 2022
Imagine a very near future in South Africa, where everyone’s basic needs are met which in turn enables our economy to thrive. It is a practical possibility within our reach.
The views, thoughts and opinions presented in this Op-Ed belong to its author...
Dimanche, 30 Janvier 2022
The recent ‘leaking’ of a President’s Economic Advisory Council note arguing against basic income support for millions of South Africans raises many questions about whether this is really a debate about technical constraints or one that is ideological —...
