The Universal Basic Income Campaign (UBIC) is a national civil society-led Coalition committed to securing a Universal Basic Income Grant for South Africa. We bring together human rights organisations, community partners, and social justice activists who believe that every person deserves the right to live with dignity and security.
Only 43% of people in food poverty currently access the SRD grant.
We advocate for universal social security for all South Africans.
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UBIC exists to advance the right to social security, as enshrined in Section 27 of the South African Constitution. Our mission is to ensure that no one is left behind — especially in a country marked by deep inequality and widespread poverty. By advocating for a Universal Basic Income Grant, we aim to protect livelihoods, reduce inequality, and create a foundation for social and economic justice.
Fill In The Gaps
We expose gaps in social protection and propose practical, dignified solutions for all adults.
Uniting for change
By uniting civil society and communities, we champion economic dignity as a fundamental right.
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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:
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.
