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A joint statement by the Institute for Economic Justice and #PayTheGrants regarding the Minister of Finance's application to intervene as a respondent in a court case concerning the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice argues for the implementation of a Guaranteed Universal Basic Income (UBIG) in South Africa to combat extreme poverty, hunger, and structural inequality. It defines a UBIG as a government commitment to ensure every adult has a minimum income level to meet basic needs, provided as a right through regular cash transfers. The document asserts that while a UBIG is not a standalone solution, it can improve health, education, and gender equality when paired with complementary macroeconomic frameworks and public services.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice argues for the implementation of a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) in South Africa to combat extreme poverty, inequality, and unemployment. It defines UBIG as a government commitment to ensure all adults receive a minimum amount of money to meet basic needs, framing it as a fundamental right under the South African constitution and international covenants.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) argues for the implementation of a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) in South Africa to combat extreme poverty, hunger, and high unemployment. It defines UBIG as a government commitment to ensure all adults receive a basic income to meet essential needs, framing it as a fundamental right aligned with the South African Constitution and international covenants.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice argues for the implementation of a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) in South Africa to combat extreme poverty, hunger, and high unemployment. It positions UBIG as a constitutional right and a tool for economic growth, gender equality, and social cohesion, while acknowledging that it must be part of a broader policy framework including industrial policy and universal public services.

This fact sheet by the Institute for Economic Justice argues that a Guaranteed Universal Basic Income (UBIG) is more effective than targeted grants for poverty alleviation, particularly in South Africa. It contends that targeting systems are administratively complex, expensive, and frequently exclude the very people they intend to help, whereas a universal system ensures broader coverage and reduces administrative burdens.

This fact sheet by the Institute for Economic Justice argues that a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) is superior to targeted social grants in South Africa. It contends that targeting mechanisms often exclude the most needy due to administrative failures and complex application processes, whereas a universal system ensures basic needs are met for all adults, reduces government administrative burdens, and promotes social cohesion.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) argues for the implementation of a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) in South Africa. It compares universal systems against targeted social grants, asserting that universal systems are more effective at reaching the poor, reducing administrative costs, and promoting social cohesion, whereas targeted systems often exclude a significant portion of the intended beneficiaries due to bureaucratic hurdles and inaccurate data.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice argues that a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) can promote gender equality and social cohesion in South Africa by providing a guaranteed financial floor for all adults, reducing dependence on male partners, and fostering community inclusion.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice argues that a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG)—defined as a continuous government payment or provision forS provided to all residents to meet basic needs—can improve gender equality and social cohesion. It highlights how UBIG can reduce poverty and financial dependence for women, decrease intimate partner violence, and lower crime rates, provided the payments are unconditional and universal rather than targeted.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice argues that a Guaranteed Universal Basic Income (UBIG) empowers individuals to build sustainable livelihoods and stimulates local economic growth through investment and a multiplier effect on consumption.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice explains how a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) can empower individuals to escape poverty and stimulate local economies. It argues that providing a guaranteed basic income allows people to invest in productive activities and creates a 'multiplier effect' that benefits the broader economy, drawing on evidence from various global cash transfer programs.

This fact sheet by the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) presents the results of macroeconomic modelling conducted with Applied Development Research Solutions (ADRS) on the fiscal viability of implementing a Guaranteed Universal Basic Income (UBIG) in South Africa between 2023 and 2030. The document argues that a UBIG is both affordable and sustainable, projecting positive impacts on economic growth, poverty reduction, and unemployment.

A joint statement by over 100 economists, researchers, and civil society organizations, including the Institute for Economic Justice, rejecting the austerity approach of the South African National Treasury ahead of the November 1, 2023, Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS). The authors argue that budget cuts exacerbate social crises and instead propose a developmental fiscal framework focused on job creation, social protection, and progressive revenue generation.

Dr. Gilad Isaacs, Executive Director of the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ), responds to criticisms made by Tim Cohen regarding the IEJ's position on South Africa's fiscal situation. Isaacs defends the IEJ's call to halt indiscriminate budget cuts proposed by the National Treasury, arguing that such measures exacerbate hunger and social crises. He asserts that the IEJ acknowledges the need for economic growth to sustain debt but disagrees with using budget cuts as the primary strategy, while condemning Cohen's allegations of corruption against civil society and academia.

This fact sheet by the Institute for Economic Justice analyzes South Africa's fiscal position, challenging the National Treasury's characterization of a 'fiscal crisis' and arguing against significant budget cuts to social spending.

This working paper by the Institute for Economic Justice examines the potential for basic income proposals to foster inclusive development in South Africa, evaluating various government and civil society models against criteria for progressiveness including benefit adequacy, population coverage, and non-regressive financing.

A submission to the South African Parliament by civil society and trade union representatives detailing the risks of loans from International Finance Institutions (IFIs), specifically regarding debt sustainability, policy conditionalities, and the need for increased parliamentary oversight and transparency.

An open letter from over 100 South African experts and organisations urging the President and Minister of Finance to halt planned budget cuts, arguing that such measures are based on a mischaracterised 'fiscal crisis' and would hinder economic growth and social rights.

This statement from the Institute for Economic Justice argues that South Africa is failing to reach its economic potential due to misguided macroeconomic policies and austerity measures. The author contends that these policies deepen apartheid-era structural inequalities, stifle youth employment, and prioritize the financial sector over the real economy, pushing the country toward a 'social cliff' despite the availability of manageable fiscal alternatives.