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State of Brutality - a constitutional crisis I: A Good Friday murder

This brief, the first in the series, considers the circumstances leading to the death of Mr Khosa on Good Friday. The brief concludes with an overview of the ...

State of Brutality - a constitutional crisis II: Law enforcement and the social contract

This brief, the second in the series, considers the social contract underpinning society. The brief concludes by considering the government's view with regard ...

Intergovernmental fiscal relations in the water services sector - Assessing oversight and accountability measures

This brief evaluates the strength of accountability and oversight mechanisms in intergovernmental fiscal relations, particularly relating to water ...

Service Delivery in South Africa at a Glance

Against the backdrop of recent discussions on service delivery in the Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality this brief will examine current reactions to service ...

Electoral Reform: Understanding the New Nation Movement case

The Helen Suzman Foundation will be producing a series of briefs on electoral reform in South Africa. Following the landmark decision of the Constitutional ...

Electoral Reform: Constitutional Constraints On The Design Of Our Electoral System

The Helen Suzman Foundation is producing a series of briefs on electoral reform in South Africa. Following the landmark decision of the Constitutional Court to ...

Department seeks to amend the legislation governing the public service, but squanders the opportunity for meaningful reform

This brief examines the Department of Public Service and Administration's proposed amendments to the legislative scheme governing the public service. It is ...

Professional Service Industries: Facilitating Malfeasance For A Fee I - Understanding Professions

This brief series looks at four professional services industries - law, auditing, accounting, and management consulting - and the role that they play in ...

Professional Service Industries: Facilitating Malfeasance For A Fee II - Constraints On Professional Conduct

This brief series looks at four professional services industries - law, auditing, accounting, and management consulting - and the role that they play in ...

Professional Service Industries: Facilitating Malfeasance For A Fee IV - The Next Steps For Professions

This brief series looks at four professional services industries - law, auditing, accounting, and management consulting - and the role that they play in ...