Society
The Basic Income Grant: An extensive engagement with poverty alleviation tactics and challenges
by Siyanda Nombika
While the Basic Income Grant has not been implemented, because it has not yet been granted approval by government, the civil society organizations view the B.I.G. as a potential future positive contributor towards poverty alleviation and they are calling for its introduction. However, even though contribution towards poverty alleviation is anticipated, some of the features and potential impact of the B.I.G. remains unchallenged, thus leaving unpacked realities which make it unclear as to whether the B.I.G. will lessen poverty or create undesirable consequences
Commentary 