The ASRI Report

The ASRI Report

Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za

2-minute read Urgent need for Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) in SA

Civil society organisations are once again calling on the government to implement a UBIG to alleviate financial strain on households and reduce poverty, particularly among the youth. A UBIG refers to a government program that provides a regular payment to every adult citizen, regardless of their income, gender, race, or age.Senior Research Associate Dr Imraan Buccus from the Auwal Socioeconomic Research Institute (ASRI) explains how a grant will reduce youth unemployment in the country and ultimately improve social stability and reduce the risk […]