HSF Briefs

SOCIAL GRANTS AND THE SOCIAL FABRIC
Author: Charles Simkins
Published: 16 Feb 2017
This brief looks at the importance of social grants in sustaining the social fabric.
Briefs Social Justice
DENEL - DEBT, GOVERANCE AND THE ASIAN VENTURE
Author: Charles Collocott
Published: 14 Feb 2017
This brief discusses the issues currently facing the state owned arms manufacturer, Denel. The focus of the brief will be on (1) profits and debt, (2) shareholder oversight and (3) the joint venture to form Denel Asia.
Briefs
WHAT DO YOUNG SOUTH AFRICANS DO WITH THEIR TIME? I - WORKERS AND LEARNERS
Author: Charles Simkins
Published: 14 Feb 2017
This brief considers the patterns of time use among young people who are (1) working and (2) not working but undergoing education. A companion brief will consider the patterns among unemployed and not economically active young people.
Unemployment Demography Briefs
The Traditional Courts Bill: Are they getting it right?
Author: Richard Griffin
Published: 14 Feb 2017
This brief discusses the recently published Traditional Courts Bill. Earlier versions of this Bill were introduced in 2008 and 2012, but were withdrawn following public opposition to them. The brief considers whether the revised version of the Bill deals with the objections to earlier versions, and whether it should be passed.
Briefs Strengthening the Judicial System Justice