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Independent Candidates Capable of Bringing Changes

The May 29th general elections not only present a change in our electoral democracy but many new options for voters as well.

Manifestos, funding sources should guide your vote

“Who can I vote for because it seems as if all political parties are the same.”  This statement has dominated election discourse in the past and will likely ...

Government not only failed on housing but still violates constitution

102-year-old Emily Mohapi has waited for a RDP house for more than two decades

Zimbabwe I - Demography & Economy

This, the first of two briefs examining the prospects for Zimbabwe following the presidential succession, will consider the demographic and economic context. ...

Perspectives and Facts on AGOA

As part of its new “South Africa in the World” project, HSF releases this brief explanatory note on the AGOA Summit happening from tomorrow until 4 November ...

Homeless people out in the cold in Gauteng

The 10th of July 2023 was marked with joy and jubilation by many residents in Gauteng as the province experienced snow for the first time since 2012. For the ...

Picking up the pieces: President Ramaphosa's response to state capture

On 22 October 2022, President Cyril Ramaphosa released the government’s response to the findings and recommendations of the Zondo Commission. The response puts ...

The Public Protector, The Committee And The Courts – What To Do With The Judicial Findings?

This brief explores the constitutional role of the Section 194 Committee tasked with establishing whether Public Protector Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane has committed ...

The Big Questions About South African Income Inequality

This brief contains highlights from a discussion with HSF research fellow, Prof. Alex van den Heever regarding the implementation of basic income support in ...

The Public Protector Impeachment Process: How The Enquiry Resumes

This brief examines the judgement of the Constitutional Court on the constitutionality of the rules adopted by the National Assembly for the removal of heads ...