We sent questions to the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi
Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.We asked the major contestants of the 29 May elections about social grants. Illustration: Lisa NelsonroundUp sent questions to the political parties who we believe — based on past results, opinion polls, and resources committed — are likely to be the most competitive on election day on 29 May. We will be publishing their responses, grouped by topic, over the next few days.
South Africans of employment age should rather be enabled to seek employment. This can be achieved by introducing a voucher system for job seekers which covers costs involved with job applications and interviews – such as transport, telephone and internet. ActionSA has committed to introducing a Universal Basic Income Stimulus to alleviate poverty and support citizens’ participation in the economy. This will be funded through budget reprioritisation and tackling corruption.
To fund a universal grant, we need a sovereign wealth fund resourced by industries that are reliant on the mineral wealth that every South African has a share in by right of birth. We don’t believe a Basic Income Grant is good enough. We prefer comprehensive social support which targets the specific needs of unemployed and underserved South Africans. A Basic Income Grant would not help South Africans address the socioeconomic challenges they face.
We believe that what people are really crying out for is dignity through employment and an economy that works for most people. We want to put people to work to develop the country, and to pay them a better wage in the process. Grants have their place, and we need a strong social safety net, but the R350 grant is an insult to South Africans. RISE Mzansi believes the SRD grant should be phased out after this year. It is insufficient and unsustainable and is a poor substitute for meaningful jobs.
Old age, disability, child care and especially foster care grants should be increased. Child care grants should, however, be replaced by a more voucher-based system. In the long term, a dispensation which creates sustained economic growth will lessen the number of people dependent on social grants. The need for old age and child care grants will become less in a dispensation where wealth is created by economic growth and job creation.
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