The Department of Social Development has confirmed that a new BIS grant is being processed, with consultations to be finalised in March 2026.

The Universal Basic Income Coalition says the 2026 Budget’s modest social grant increases and stricter compliance measures risk leaving millions of South Africa’s most vulnerable citizens without ...

Republicans are stressing about the popularity of guaranteed basic income programs. They worry the programs will give the Democrats who support them an edge in the upcoming election. The GOP argues ...

Universal basic income has wide support in South Africa. South Africa's largest political party recently pledged to make it a reality. The country is ranked as one of the worst countries in terms of ...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa again hinted at introducing a basic income grant, saying that there is a “strong case” for it despite the nation’s “fiscal constraints.” Ramaphosa spoke in his ...