The Basic Income Grant (BIG) is being proposed by the South African government as a form of social assistance to help those in need. The grant would provide financial support to individuals between the ages of 18 and 59 who are struggling, unemployed, and do not qualify for social assistance. This measure is being recommended due to the socio-economic issues such as poverty, inequality, and unemployment that are prevalent in the country.

• The BIG would provide aid and relief to those in need, as many households in South Africa struggle to meet their basic needs, particularly due to the current spike in consumer inflation, which has further taxed the economy and millions of people's quality of life. The grant would be an economic support system to people who are in need but are not receiving social assistance. Unions in South Africa have been advocating for a basic income grant of R1,500.
• According to Lindiwe Sisulu, the chair of the Social Transformation Subcommittee, the basic income grant is on the table and there have been several discussions about it. Sisulu recently made headlines for her remarks at the African National Congress (ANC) policy conference held in Johannesburg over the weekend. She stated that the committee hopes the R350 Grant can be expanded and extended as a basic income grant to continue assisting the country's most vulnerable citizens.
• The means test will be used to determine an individual's eligibility for the BIG. The means test is used to determine eligibility for a number of social benefits, including child support, disability assistance, care dependency, and the eradication of social suffering. The BIG is intended to provide financial assistance to those who are in need but are not receiving social assistance, and it is aimed at South African citizens, lawful permanent residents, and refugees who are also South African citizens.
• In conclusion, the BIG is a proposed social assistance program that aims to provide financial support to the most vulnerable citizens of society in South Africa. This grant would be provided to individuals between the ages of 18 and 59 who are struggling, unemployed, and do not qualify for social assistance. The BIG would be an economic support system to help alleviate poverty, inequality, and unemployment.