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The 2019 Election

The Helen Suzman Foundation is a non-partisan organization seeking to promote constitutional democracy. This means that we shall not comment on party ...

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.

Commentary on the ANC National General Council 2015 discussion documents.

In this brief Charles Simkins explores the 'assets' and 'liabilities' of the ANC policy conference.

The Coronavirus And The Economy

In this brief, Charles Simkins suggests principles to guide thinking about the relationship between the epidemic and the economy.

The Election Timetable

The Electoral Commission published the election timetable on 28 February. This brief sets out its main features and makes some suggestions.

The Forthcoming Municipal Elections - Against The Background Of Local Government Disorder

The current state of local government in South Africa is in a dire state and communities and local businesses are bearing the brunt of failing service delivery ...

The Importance Of Criticism

In this fourth brief in our coronavirus series, Research Fellow Matthew Kruger explores the importance of criticism during this time of crisis.

The Local Elections Government 2021: The Lighter (Or Larger) Side

This brief discusses the 2021 Local Government Elections.

The lockdown ends at midnight on 16 April 2020. What happens next?

This brief reviews the current situation in South Africa resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic and analyses Government’s alternatives when the lockdown period ...