There has been a renewed call for the introduction of a basic income grant. The Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) has long been spoken about by government and civil society. But the pandemic and recent unrest have intensified the calls. But the question many have asked is how the grant will be funded. We take a closer look at what is being proposed. What is the Universal Basic Income Guarantee?
The UBIG is offered to citizens aged 18-59, employed and unemployed, abled and differently persons, and young and old. The grant is intended to place poor people above […]
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