The Case for Universal Basic Income in South Africa

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What would South Africa look like if everyone had a guaranteed income; no red tape, no exclusions, no one left behind?

In this episode, we sit down with Siyanda Baduza, Junior Researcher at the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ), to unpack the fight for Universal Basic Income (UBI); what it really means, how it could work, and why it’s about more than just money.

From the broken Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant system to bold ideas for a fairer economy, Siyanda breaks down the research, myths, and real human stories behind South Africa’s push for income justice.

In this episode, we cover:

- Why the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant isn’t enough, and who’s being left out

- What a Universal Basic Income could look like in South Africa

- How UBI could reduce poverty, boost the economy, and support ... 

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