Welfare

Careful balancing of the pros and cons of seismic surveys show the harm is not worth the lost income that could alleviate hunger and poverty

Social grants are by far the largest facet of South Africa’s social protection system in terms of the number of people covered, according to the World Bank

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

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

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

I can’t say I was exactly surprised by your revelations regarding the inaccuracy of oft-cited Gini data for South Africa.

India’s government is to roll out the first phase of its hugely ambitious plans to hand out cash to welfare claimants.

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

It is difficult to imagine how R280 can improve the life chances of a child, let alone a country, writes George Laryea-Adjei.

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

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