Latest articles on Welfare

Who decides the common good?

Article Felicity Harrison - 2 Apr 2020

Striking a balance between individual liberties and the welfare of broader society

New Zealand budget aims to deliver on ‘Jacinda-mania’

Article Staff Reporter - 17 May 2018

Government has boosted spending on welfare and public services in a budget aimed at delivering on promises made during last year's election campaign

Restoring dignity: a case of social development

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Feb 2018

Packs handed out at schools help to ease the stress of attaining a good matric pass

Gini’s really out the bottle

Article Staff Reporter - 17 May 2013

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

Article Sapa Afp - 31 Dec 2012

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

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Nov 2012

As China prepares for its leadership transition, state media has hailed a "golden decade" under the incumbents.

Child grant is SA’s best investment

Analysis Staff Reporter - 28 Jun 2012

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

Article Heidi Swart - 17 May 2012

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

Welfare state, here we come?

Article Mmanaledi Mataboge - 5 Oct 2010

The ANC appears intent on moving towards a full-blown welfare state with a far wider range of state benefits for the poor.

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Lester Kiewit - 26 Sep 2020

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No ‘I’ in team – but there is an ‘EA’

Eyaaz Matwadia - 26 Sep 2020

With internet lag keeping them from global competition, local gamers have settled on a format for EA’s FIFA 2020 allows 11 people to play as a team. And the prize money in local leagues is growing. Eyaaz Matwadia boots up for the first instalment of Gaming Corner

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UNISA hosts its first TEDx event

[email protected] - 26 Sep 2020

The Elephant in the Room Tedx event at UNISA will help to create meaningful change in South Africa through the power of ideas

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special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Special Economic Zone programme is used as a critical tool for accelerating the country’s industrial development agenda

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special reports - 25 Sep 2020

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Special Reports

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special reports - 25 Sep 2020

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special reports - 25 Sep 2020

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special reports - 23 Sep 2020

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SingularityU Online Summit to contribute to SME growth in 2020

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

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Policy priorities lie with urgent economic reforms

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

Professor Raymond Parsons believes that business and consumer sentiment in South Africa would both benefit from even lower borrowing costs