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Learning from Global Experiences: Transforming South Africa's Public Administration through Senior Civil Service Reforms
17th July 2023 The challenge South Africa faces in professionalizing its civil service is not unique, but rather a common problem faced by emerging democracies... →
Countries prosper when cities work – we must fix ours, especially the powerhouse, Joburg
10th July 2023 The most crucial step towards fixing our cities is better governance. The consequences of corrupt and dysfunctional government are evident... →
Mathematics the bane of Basic Education‘s existence
6th July 2023 With the National Senior Certificate (NSC) 2023 June examinations underway, there are high expectations for the Class of 2023. They’ll be expected... →
Comrade Essop Pahad (1939 - 2023)
6th July 2023 You may have left us on this sorrowful morn, yet your revolutionary spirit shall resound in every coming dawn. →
Cities are the future for SA, but bad governance takes them to the past
5th July 2023 Few people are close to realising the enormous promise arising from proximities in metropolitan areas. About one in every three people who live in... →
Kenya at 60: Fact-checking six claims by president William Ruto, including on election results and jobs
By: Africa Check 3rd July 2023 Kenya’s president William Ruto recently took advantage of a national holiday to make a number of claims about the economy and society. The country... →
Integrating economics and foreign policy
30th June 2023 ‘The ignorance of geopolitical minds about economics is matched only by the economics profession’s ignorance about foreign policy.’ So says the... →
Does the Western Cape province account for 98% of all new employment in South Africa? Why the DA’s jobs claim is misleading (and outdated)
By: Africa Check 29th June 2023 The Democratic Alliance (DA) is South Africa’s largest opposition party. In recent press releases, social media posts, and interviews, the party... →
Restoring confidence in South Africa is the key to growth
27th June 2023 Two weeks ago, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, said we should all draw inspiration from the fact that the economy had grown at an... →
SMMEs Can Alleviate SA’s Jobs Crisis. But They Need Some Help
26th June 2023 South Africa’s most recent unemployment figures paint a gloomy picture. Our unemployment rate is now a staggering 32,9%, which is among the highest... →
