Social Policy Initiative, Author at SPI

Sunday Times | The time is now for Universal Basic Income in SA

Daily Maverick | Universal grant would create jobs and boost economy, KZN experiment finds

Social Security and SDGs Policy Brief

Discover how inclusive social security systems, like Universal Basic Income (UBI), can be the key to tackling poverty, inequality, and unemployment in South Africa. Our policy brief outlines SPI’s proposed UBI model and its potential to uplift the most vulnerable, especially black African women, and fast-track the country’s progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals […]

Statement: Mauritius Extends Universal Child Benefits

Load Shedding’s Toll on Unemployment: Civil Society Speaks Out

Earth4All Memorandum: A Call for Socio-Ecological Transformation

SPI is a signatory on the Earth4All memorandum, advocating for a fundamental shift towards socio-ecological transformation and climate justice. This document highlights the urgent need for basic income as a crucial component of creating a more just and sustainable world. Read the full memorandum:

Executive Summary: The Economics Of Implementing A Universal Basic Income In South Africa

South Africa faces severe economic challenges, including high unemployment, poverty, and inequality, exacerbated by decades of ineffective neoliberal economic policies. In 2023, GDP per capita was lower than in 2007, and this trend is expected to continue until at least 2026. The country requires a comprehensive set of policies to address these issues, like the […]