No one left behind: Why universal basic income makes more sense...
Universal Basic Income Guarantee Factsheet Series
Keen to learn more about a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) but not sure where to start? Over the...
The 55th ANC National Conference: explained in less than 700 words
Every five years - just over a year before the national elections - the ruling African National Congress (ANC) gathers for its national conference....
Why does South Africa need a Universal Basic Income Guarantee? –...
Keen to learn more about a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) but not sure where to start? Over the next week the Institute for...
In 600 words: South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Investment Plan
At the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC/COP27) happening in Sharm-El-Sheikh, Egypt, president Cyril Ramaphosa presented South...
September is PCOS Awareness Month
September is known as PCOS Awareness Month. PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. It is a condition that affects menstruators of a reproductive age....
What happens if the basic income grant isn’t implemented correctly
At this moment, the basic income grant (BIG) is a matter of when and how and not if. There has been opposition to the...
The mental health fight intensifies for South African youth in corporate
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), half of all mental health conditions in individuals start by 14-years-of-age. However, in most cases these go...
“BIG is progressive evidence-based proposal” says proponents
Intellidex, a research firm released a report in July 2022 around the possible implementation of the basic income grant (BIG). The report commissioned by...
Realistic ways to save in these tough times
July marks National Savings Month in South Africa. This year's savings month falls in could be described as a time of economic doom and...
In Conversation about civic education with Civics Academy
Civic education and participation is an important part of any democracy. Oftentimes though it is not given the importance it deserves compared to other...
Monkeypox: Here’s what you need to know
On June 23, the first monkeypox case was confirmed in South Africa. It was confirmed by the department of health in a 30-year-old man...
The List: 5 organisations that work with refugee rights in SA
June 20 marked World Refugee Day. It is an international day meant to honour refugees and displaced people all around the world. In 2022,...
Memorandum: Youth Day Parade for Justice & Change
Dear Mr President, We want to have a future!
We – the youth – have addressed this memorandum to you and to every public servant...
Five Africa Day Facts
May 25 is commemorated in the African continent as Africa Day. It is a day that marks the founding of the Organisation of African...
New resource monitors countries’ responses to Gender-Based Violence
Endgbv.africa is a new resource that was created to monitor countries’ responses to gender-based violence (GBV). The resource is meant to identify gaps in...
Looking at South Africa’s digital divide for #WTISD
May 17 marks World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD). It is a day that is marked around the world. WTISD is celebrated annually...
Explained: The Abortion legislation in South Africa
Recently there has been a lot of discussion and panic around abortion rights. This due to the possibility of the overturning of the Roe...
The surprising origins of International Workers Day
May 1 marks International Workers Day globally and Worker’s Day in South Africa. It is a day commemorated by many people around the world....
So what is the difference between a state of disaster and...
For the past two years, South Africans have been hearing a lot about the state of disaster. The president announced the country would be...
Here’s how to help those affected by the storms #KZNFloods
The people of KwaZulu Natal have been facing another mega-storm and the effects of it. According to reports, some areas in the province received...
