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
No Recovery Without Rescue: COVID-19 Scorecard Update
Private Sector Finance for Infrastructure Development in South Africa
The role of private finance in infrastructure development in South Africa - A critical assessment
The 2020 austerity budget is politically reckless and socially and economically destructive.
The Guiding Principles on Human Rights Impact Assessments of Economic Reforms envision a policymaking process based on sound empirical evidence.
Taxation remains the central means through which revenue is raised.