In this episode of Open Secrets Radio, we discuss the key issues surrounding the potential implementation of a Basic Income Grant in South Africa and ask, who stands to profit?…
In the first two instalments of this series, we examined the weakening of the social grants payment system in South Africa and how private companies are entering the space looking…
The Post Office and Postbank have failed to manage the social grants payment system. But the private sector is not an easy fix either. The failures of the Post Office…
Public debate around a Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) has focused on fierce disagreements about its economic benefits, whether it is financially feasible for South Africa, and if so, what…
In the final part of this two-part series, we take a deeper look at the ways GovChat might undergo a commercial revival, who might benefit from ownership of its database,…
Local technology company GovChat became a key partner of the South African Social Security Agency during the pandemic. Today, the company continues to provide a digital avenue to apply for…
