Economic Stimulus Plan
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The Tim Modise Synicate With Gilad Isaacs
The economist with the Institute for Economic Justice unravels the Covid19 relief package recently announced by the President Ramaphosa. He argues that the relief is a better cushion for the difficult restructuring of the economy that lies ahead.
Business welcomes Ramaphosa’s R500 billion COVID-19 economic stimulus package
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday announced that government will direct R50 billion to deal with the economic impact of COVID-19, amounting to 10% of the country’s GDP.
Neil Coleman, Co-Director at the Institute for Economic Justice
Proposals for an economic response to Covid-19 in South Africa. In response to the economic hardship caused by the COVID crisis, the South African government has, as of 8 April 2020
Covid-19: Unpacking President Ramaphosa’s rescue package
The Covid-19 economic rescue package announced on Tuesday night by President Cyril Ramaphosa is a major step forward. If effectively implemented, it will make a material difference in
SA’s stimulus package very encouraging
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a R500 billion support package for the economy as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic. Addressing the nation on Tuesday night, President Ramaphosa has said this amounts to 10% of the Gross Domestic Product. Neil Coleman says the stimulus package is very encouraging.
Institute for Economic Justice rescue package for the economy
In response to the economic hardship caused by the COVID crisis, the South African government has, as of 8 April 2020, committed R41 billion towards the COVID-19 relief measures, GDP contraction projected at -5%
Expectation from the economic stimulus package announcement
All eyes on the President, who is set to announce economic and social relief measures as South Africa battles COVID-19 on many fronts. Neil Coleman is a co-director at the Institute for Economic Justice.
IEJ: Government must consider giving South Africans over 18 years a once-off “universal basic income” of R4 500
SAfm — The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) yesterday called on the government to give South Africans above 18 years a once-off “universal basic income” of R4 500 as part of an emergency
IEJ says SA’s Economy needs R410 billion injection
The Institute for Economic Justice says South Africa urgently needs a more realistic emergency rescue package. It’s come up with a proposal for government. The institute believes a minimum of R410-billion is required and has identified priority sectors and funding sources. #Day26ofLockdown Courtesy #DStv403