We are fighting for a guaranteed income for all adults aged 18–59, to end hunger, reduce poverty, and ensure economic dignity.
The Universal Basic Income Coalition (UBIC) is a national campaign led by civil society, labour, human rights organisations, and grassroots partners. We are united in calling for a Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) for all South Africans aged 18–59 — building on Section 27 of the Constitution and international human rights law.
Driven by a collective of human rights organisations, community partners, and social justice activists.
Advocating for the constitutional right to social security and economic dignity.
No adult in South Africa should fall below a minimum income floor.
Access without conditions, respecting recipients’ dignity and personal agency.
Funded through fair, progressive measures — not cuts to public services.
Set at poverty-line levels to eliminate extreme deprivation.
We call for a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) for all adults aged 18–59, guided by seven core principles:
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Provided to individuals, not households, reducing exclusion and dependence
Easy to access, fairly administered, and reliable for all beneficiaries.
Complementary to health, education, and social protection systems.
Poverty strips away choice and independence. UBIC gives people the freedom to live with dignity and plan for their future.
The R370 SRD grant is far below the food poverty line of R760, leaving people unable to meet even basic needs.
A basic income set at or above the poverty line allows individuals to make meaningful choices without shame or dependency.
A basic income doesn’t just help individuals, it strengthens entire communities by putting money directly into the local economy.
It costs around R938 per month to search for work, an amount out of reach for most unemployed South Africans.
A basic income increases demand for goods and services, helping small businesses thrive and creating opportunities for employment.
Access to social security is a constitutional right. UBIC ensures this right is realized for all citizens, not just a few.
Section 27 of the Constitution guarantees the right to social security, yet millions remain excluded.
A basic income for adults aged 18–59 is the first step toward a universal basic income available to all citizens.
Stories from individuals whose lives reflect the urgent need for a Universal Basic Income Grant.
Your voice matters — together, we can make universal basic income a reality..
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