The failure of parties to punt a universal BIG in their manifestos ahead of the elections is a worrisome signal
A comprehensive policy might not be a silver bullet to all woes but it may help to kickstart economic growth
More women than men are unemployed, partly because they are engaged in unpaid labour: caregiving, cooking and cleaning
Covid-19 cast the economy adrift, but a less punishing new phase of the pandemic could set it back on track
Experts’ strategies for fixing the unemployment crisis range from devaluing the rand to a universal income grant or accepting debt from loans
Analysts agree that economic relief for the poor is needed but are split on whether a grant should be permanent and whether it is affordable
The Thursday-night discussion was held a week after riots gripped the nation, renewing calls for a basic income grant