Dirk Hartford: SA’s moment of GNU – time for change
What if Ramaphosa's GNU cabinet meeting used its power to deliver on promises from the 2024 campaign? By implementing a basic income grant and scrapping VAT on essential foods, the GNU could dramatically improve lives and restore faith in the government. This bold move could prevent unrest similar to Kenya's recent youth-led protests, showing that tackling deep economic issues is crucial for South Africa's future.
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By Dirk Hartford
Imagine if Ramaphosa's GNU cabinet lekgotla meeting on Thursday and Friday agreed on the immediate implementation of something all the GNU parties separately promised the electorate in their electoral campaigns—a basic income grant for the unemployed.
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