The IEJ published a Policy Brief in March 2021 which explores the potential for a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) in South Africa. The Brief covers the rationale, possible implementation models, potential costs, and financing options. The aim of this…
COVID-19 infections continue to rise as South Africa's third wave worsens and the vaccination rollout programme falls short. This comes at a time when economically vulnerable groups have lost income. Most of the relief measures initially extended to workers, households,…
Vulnerabilities and Policy Priorities for South Africa's COVID-19 Third Wave
Feminist Proposals on Macroeconomic Policies
Feminist Proposals on Macroeconomic Policies
The Impact of Public Debt on Human Rights During COVID-19
South Africa has had a successful history of human-rights-based activism, and an independent judiciary that has interpreted and developed human rights jurisprudence, guaranteeing access to services and reinforcing the government's obligations to fulfill its duties. However, these obligations have not…
In our third factsheet on economics and human rights during COVID-19, we consider the question of social protection in South Africa. In doing so, we draw on the Concluding Observations of the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights into…
A universal basic income guarantee (UBIG) is one of the best tools available to reduce poverty, hunger, and destitution. South Africa has persistent and increasing unemployment, and a large social protection gap excluding income support to those aged 18-59 years…
Submission by the Budget Justice Coalition to the Select and Standing Committees on Finance Budget 2021