Gini's really out the bottle

Gini's really out the bottle

17 May 2013 00:00 - Letters
I can't say I was exactly surprised by your revelations regarding the inaccuracy of oft-cited Gini data for South Africa.
India launches massive welfare programme

India launches massive welfare programme

31 Dec 2012 16:03 - Sapa-AFP
India's government is to roll out the first phase of its hugely ambitious plans to hand out cash to welfare claimants.
China's welfare success up for debate

China's welfare success up for debate

09 Nov 2012 11:30 - Tania Branigan
As China prepares for its leadership transition, state media has hailed a "golden decade" under the incumbents.
Welfare sector in crisis

Slideshow | Welfare sector in crisis

19 Jul 2012 20:05
SA has mostly delegated the care of its poor and vulnerable to NGOs, but with funding drying up, these groups are struggling to keep their heads above water.
Child grant is SA's best investment

Child grant is SA's best investment

29 Jun 2012 07:40 - George Laryea-Adjei
It is difficult to imagine how R280 can improve the life chances of a child, let alone a country, writes George Laryea-Adjei.
Welfare groups fight for survival

Welfare groups fight for survival

17 May 2012 11:59 - Heidi Swart
Non-profit organisations fulfilling many of the state's obligations are being crippled by its inefficiency and indifference, writes Heidi Swart.