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Our Policy Briefs consist of concise analysis and concrete policy recommendations, often written for a particular target audience or client.
We will regularly publish Policy Briefs which will be presented on this page.
Introduction Given the spectacular failure of some coalitions at the local government level, particularly in Johannesburg, Tshwane and Nelson Mandela Bay, there is understandably…
Although many coalition governments at the local level have failed, coalition governance, as a form of government, has now become part of the political…
The role of opposition parties is critical in determining the level of accountability by governing parties and governments, the effectiveness of public service delivery…
Introduction Digital technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), which has now become an integral part of our lives, can reinforce racism, undermine human rights, and…
South Africa’s legal profession – both public and private, certain law firms and some judiciary members have been key enablers in state capture, and…
There is an undeclared global war – the equivalent of a Cold War, between autocratic countries and those that are democratic, and within countries…
Societies that have emerged from traumatic experiences, such as colonialism, apartheid, and civil war, need honest and just leadership to reduce seeking refuge in…
Africa’s bitter history, of colonialism and apartheid, with its accompanying ethnic division, conflict, and state-sponsored economic inequalities has made the challenge of cobbling together…
South Africa’s governance model is broken. Failure to change SAs governance model will lead to the country being unable to overcome the health, social…