The COVID-19 pandemic has delivered a massive blow to the global economy and will plunge South Africa’s economy deeper into recession. A set of economic interventions must be introduced to complement the public health measures announced by the government In this context, the economic interventions proposed here can buffer against the immediate economic fallout, while deepening social solidarity and laying the basis for a more equitable and sustainable economy.
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