The ANC’s subcommittee on social transformation has published its discussion document outlining the key talking points and policies it believes should be carried forward in South Africa, ahead of the party’s national policy conference this weekend.
Subcommittee chair, Lindiwe Sisulu said that the discussion paper follows a string of ‘distressing events’ which highlight deep social issues in the country, particularly the financial pressures felt by the poorest households, as well as the onslaught experienced by women.
The subcommittee is making two key proposals and introducing several discussion points. The biggest proposal is for the introduction of a basic income grant of R350 each month. “The Covid-19 pandemic has amplified the importance of comprehensive social security as a measure to address poverty, particularly in the context of long-term structural unemployment and inequality, which have plagued the country even before the advent of the pandemic,” she said.
“Access to Basic Income Grant will help level the vulnerability of these individuals and cushion them against poverty and hunger.”A new research report published by Intellidex in partnership with South African business groups this week outlined the cost and funding complications of a basic income grant in South Africa.
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