The case BIG proponents make and Busa’s report both reinforce concerns August 14, 2022 Unaffordability of grant is clear from the Institute for Economic Justice’s proposal, which would cost R280bn in 2023/2024 In early June the Centre f... Youth have papers but there are no jobs available July 16, 2022 In an insert about youth unemployment on eNCA, CDE’s Ann Bernstein spoke on joblessness amongst young qualified people in South Africa. She said, “We... Funding a basic income grant will not mean a ‘slight increase’ in taxes – it will be close to crippling July 6, 2022 For the richest 10% of South Africans — 3.5 million people — to pay the cost of a basic income grant, their taxes would rise from 33% of their income... Can SA really afford a basic income grant? The short answer is no June 22, 2022 While superficially appealing, it would significantly undermine the quest for faster growth and more jobs SA is in the throes of a serious debate abo... Discussion on a basic income grant in SA June 14, 2022 In a discussion on SAfm’s Sunrise breakfast show hosted by Stephen Grootes, Ann Bernstein was joined by Duma Gqubule as part of the Mediated Conversa... Unpacking the Basic Income Grant June 12, 2022 CDE’s Ann Bernstein spoke to Masego Rahlaga of eNCA to discuss the idea of a basic income grant. She argued, “Actions have consequences, you raise ta...
