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The African Continental Free Trade Area I – An Introduction to AfCFTA

This brief explores the current status of the historic African free trade agreement, an agreement intended to unite fifty-four African states and over a ...

The African Continental Free Trade Area has been established. What now?

This brief examines the recent establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area and its importance within the context of intra-African trade.

The African Continental Free Trade Area III – Is Africa ready?

This brief speaks to the likelihood of achieving the African free trade area against imminent challenges, including Nigerian membership, diverging state ...

The African Continental Free Trade Area II – Projected Impact on South Africa

This brief identifies channels through which the African Continental Free Trade Area is expected to transform the South African economy, with positive ...

Commentary on the ANC National General Council 2015 discussion documents.

This Brief discusses the amendment to Regulation 8 of the Medical Schemes Act and what it actually means to members of medical schemes and other stakeholders.

The April To June Quarterly Labour Force Survey: A Cautionary Note

The April to June Quarterly Labour Force Survey has appeared. While the HSF commends Stats SA for finally producing it (there were two delays in publication). ...

In this Brief ('The Arms Procurement Commission Thus Far'), Kameel Premhid, HSF Intern, examines the major issues affecting the Arms Procurement Commission ...

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 third Brief in the series considers the historical and future impact of the Silk Road.