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Combatting Vaccine Hesitancy

In this brief, we consider the problem and potential effect of vaccine hesitancy, and argue that given the deep-rooted mistrust of the state, the private ...

Andrew Barlow looks at Brazil's wildly successful Family Health Strategy programme, and how a similar initiative could be rolled out here in South Africa.

Companies Amendment Bill, 2018: Our submission to the Department

This brief summarises the Helen Suzman Foundation’s submission to Department of Trade and Industry regarding the Companies Amendment Bill, 2018. It proposes ...

Concluding Remarks

This brief provides for concluding remarks and responses on Research Fellow Matthew Kruger’s previously published brief entitled “A Life of Freedom: Mandatory ...

Conflict between Minister and National Commissioner raises concerns about Minister’s role in appointments process

This brief examines the role played by the Minister of Police in senior appointments in the police service and asks whether this role is constitutionally ...

Constitutional damages: Recent decisions in focus

This brief explores the concept of “constitutional damages” in South Africa and why they were awarded to the loved ones and survivors in the Life Esidimeni ...

One can support a constitutional democracy on the grounds that it is a better form of government than any other. One can be a revolutionary, dissatisfied with ...

Conversations About Corruption I - The National Anti-Corruption Strategy And Procurement Reform

This brief - the first part in a two-part series - explores the discussions and ideas shared by stakeholders such as government, civil society, academia, and ...

Conversations About Corruption II - Technology, Education, Public Mobilisation And Practical Steps

This brief - the second part in a two-part series - explores the discussions and ideas shared by stakeholders such as government, civil society, academia, and ...

Coronavirus vaccination in Africa. II – African Conditions

This is the second of two briefs in which global vaccine distribution and the need for social solidarity is discussed.This brief focuses on conditions in ...