A universal basic income for all: can South Africa afford this pro-poor instrument?

The COVID-19 pandemic has threatened the health and livelihoods of millions of people. In South Africas existing context of poverty, inequality and unemployment, it was an added burden, leading to vibrant debates on how to support the most vulnerable members of society. One of these debates focuses on the resurgence of local and international demands for a universal basic income guarantee (UBIG).

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Human Science Research Council SA
Published
2025-12-05
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https://doi.org/10.14749/30800690
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Income, Poverty, and Inequality
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A universal basic income for all: can South Africa afford this pro-poor instrument?

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Income, Poverty, and Inequality
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A universal basic income for all: can South Africa afford this pro-poor instrument?

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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has threatened the health and livelihoods of millions of people. In South Africas existing context of poverty, inequality and unemployment, it was an added burden, leading to vibrant debates on how to support the most vulnerable members of society. One of these debates focuses on the resurgence of local and international demands for a universal basic income guarantee (UBIG).

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