The South African social safety net: past, present and future

摘要: Discriminatory social provision in South Africa originated soon after Union. This differentiation continued the period before Nationalist rule, but there were also attempts at liberalisation, particularly during Second World War. rule brought with it a reversal of what little gains may have been made. From early 1970s was gradual shift away from apartheid dogma. Future policies will need to eliminate gaps safety net and ensure that adequate entitlements are delivered prudently cost‐effectively.