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South Africa’s labour market is not stalling. It is being defunded.

South Africa’s labour market is not stalling. It is being defunded.

May 13, 2026 | In the news, Press, Statements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12 May 2026 Youth Capital’s response to QLFS Q1:2026: South Africa’s labour market is not stalling. It is being defunded. Yesterday’s release of Statistics South Africa’s Quarterly Labour Force Survey for Q1:2026 should end any remaining...
SA youth need less talk but more budget to open real pathway into work, s income and dignity

SA youth need less talk but more budget to open real pathway into work, s income and dignity

Jun 13, 2025 | In the news, Press

Every year, government promises “reform”, “inclusive growth”, and “prosperity for all”, especially around Youth Day. Yet, the outcomes for young people are not getting better: job prospects are low, and around 9 million young people...
Budget Justice Coalition Submission on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill

Budget Justice Coalition Submission on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill

Apr 15, 2025 | Press, Statements

The Budget Justice Coalition (BJC) has made a submission on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill. The coalition welcomes the modest increase in social spending in the 2025 Budget, including health, education and early childhood development. However, these gains are...
FISCAL FRAMEWORK PASSED DESPITE VAT HIKE REJECTION BY MOST PARTIES – THE BJC CONTINUES TO CALL FOR FAIRER ALTERNATIVES

FISCAL FRAMEWORK PASSED DESPITE VAT HIKE REJECTION BY MOST PARTIES – THE BJC CONTINUES TO CALL FOR FAIRER ALTERNATIVES

Apr 4, 2025 | Press, Statements

  In a country marked by the highest levels of inequality in the world, the Budget Justice Coalition (BJC) notes with disappointment the adoption of the 2025/26 Fiscal Framework by the National Assembly. However, we also note that the proposed VAT increase was...
BUDGET JUSTICE COALITION SUBMISSION TO THE SELECT AND STANDING COMMITTEES ON FINANCE ON THE 2025/26 BUDGET

BUDGET JUSTICE COALITION SUBMISSION TO THE SELECT AND STANDING COMMITTEES ON FINANCE ON THE 2025/26 BUDGET

Mar 24, 2025 | Press, Statements

Introduction The Budget Justice Coalition (BJC) has conducted a detailed analysis of the revised 2025/26 budget and recognises it as a crucial opportunity to break from years of harmful austerity and a move towards a more inclusive economy. While the proposed...
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