Download UBIC’s full position paper outlining the evidence, constitutional obligations, and principles guiding the campaign.
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UBIC’s comments on proposed SRD grant amendments, highlighting exclusionary practices and advocating for fair, rights-aligned access.
Download SRD Grant AmendmentsThis paper, prepared for COSATU, examines South Africa’s existing social security system and explores options for creating a more inclusive, comprehensive model. It compares international approaches, discusses proposals such as a basic income grant and unemployment support, and highlights how an expanded system could reduce poverty and promote social and economic development.
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Discover insights, research, and advocacy efforts from organizations working to improve social grants and promote basic income for vulnerable communities.
This working paper by the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) reviews recent proposals for basic income in South Africa. It examines how design, coverage, and financing choices influence the potential of a basic income to reduce poverty, promote inclusive growth, and strengthen social protection.
Download ResourceThis policy brief by the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) outlines the court case challenging barriers to the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant in South Africa. It explains how exclusionary procedures, low grant value, and limited access undermine social assistance, and details the legal arguments for protecting the constitutional right to support for those unable to sustain themselves.
Download ResourceThis policy brief by the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) explores practical ways to fund a Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) in South Africa. It examines fiscal scenarios, their impacts on poverty, inequality, and economic growth, and provides evidence-based recommendations for a sustainable and inclusive basic income system.
Download ResourceThis policy brief by the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) explores how a Basic Income Guarantee can be designed for maximum impact. It highlights the advantages of universality, addresses administrative and social challenges, and offers practical recommendations for a fair and effective BIG.
Download ResourceA policy brief exploring how a Universal Basic Income Guarantee can secure livelihoods, reduce poverty, and build a more just South Africa.
Download ResourceUBIC condemns SASSA for misrepresenting SRD grant application numbers, falsely blaming “fraudsters” while millions of eligible adults are unfairly excluded due to budget limits.
Download ResourceUBIC condemns the SRD grant increase of R20 as inadequate, failing to restore value lost to inflation and leaving millions in poverty.
Download ResourceUBIC’s scorecard pushed parties to clarify and strengthen their basic income and SRD grant commitments.
Download ResourceUBIC launches an Election Scorecard showing which parties support a universal basic income and how they plan to implement it.
Download ResourceUBIC opposes draft SRD rules that cut value and exclude people, urging the government to honor SONA promises and improve grants.
Download ResourceUBIC calls for the SRD grant to expand coverage, restore its value, and set a clear roadmap toward basic income—without raising VAT—so it effectively reaches all eligible South Africans.
Download ResourceUBIC calls for increased SRD funding, expanded coverage, and a clear roadmap to transition it into a basic income system—without regressive VAT increases.
Download ResourceGovernment must clarify plans for the SRD Grant and basic income—confusion, exclusion, and weak systems are harming millions.
Download ResourceExecutive summary of the SRD court victory and the future of basic income in South Africa.
Download ResourceA briefing on how Treasury’s new rules could block millions from vital social grants.
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