The Universal Basic Income Coalition is warning that proposed R13-billion reductions in social grant spending could affect around three million grant recipients and applicants. In a submission to Parliament, the coalition argues that the cuts are being presented as fraud prevention when many beneficiaries are allegedly losing access because of administrative barriers and verification requirements. It is calling for greater transparency from SASSA and a review of the proposed reductions.

Guest: Siyanda Baduza - Basic Income Researcher at the Institute of Economic Justice

The Universal Basic Income Coalition is warning that proposed R13-billion reductions in social grant spending could affect around three million grant recipients and applicants. In a submission to Parliament, the coalition argues that the cuts are being presented as fraud prevention when many beneficiaries are allegedly losing access because of administrative barriers and verification requirements. It is calling for greater transparency from SASSA and a review of the proposed reductions.
Guest: Siyanda Baduza - Basic Income Researcher at the Institute of Economic Justice

The National Briefing

The Universal Basic Income Coalition is warning that proposed R13-billion reductions in social grant spending could affect around three million grant recipients and applicants. In a submission to Parliament, the coalition argues that the cuts are being presented as fraud prevention when many beneficiaries are allegedly losing access because of administrative barriers and verification requirements. 