Author: Ashleigh Fraser
Published:
03
Jun
2013
Recently, there has been a debate in the media about universal franchise. This brief outlines the history of the franchise in South Africa before Union (1910) until complete universal adult franchise in 1994.
Briefs
Social Justice
Author: Kameel Premhid
Published:
23
May
2013
This Brief examines the recent judgment of the Constitutional Court in Rademan v Moqhaka Municipality and Others delivered on 26 April 2013. This case dealt with the non-payment of rates on the grounds of lack of service delivery. The findings of the Court are important for future service delivery disputes of this kind.
Briefs
Justice
Author: Kate Francis
Published:
23
May
2013
This Brief reports on a recent seminar hosted by the Albertina Sisulu Executive Leadership Programme addressing the progress and challenges facing National Health Insurance. The Brief focuses on the NHI pilot districts, the concept of Universal Coverage, and raises questions about financing healthcare.
Briefs
Health
Author: Eythan Morris
Published:
23
May
2013
The proposed Business Licensing Bill, which has been lambasted by critics as draconian and impossible to implement, will be significantly redrafted to take account of public submissions, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies promised last week. This brief examines the new developments.
Economy
Briefs
Author: Wim Louw
Published:
23
May
2013
This Brief looks at the concept of Accountability
Briefs
Fighting Corruption
Author: Kameel Premhid
Published:
09
May
2013
This Brief looks at the passage of POSIB and argues that the President should not sign the Bill.
Briefs
Justice
Author: Kameel Premhid
Published:
09
May
2013
This Brief outlines the HSF’s impending court challenge over the South African Police Service Amendment Act.
Crime
Briefs
Author: Eythan Morris
Published:
09
May
2013
This Brief summarises some of the aspects of the Business Licensing Bill and considers what it could mean for business. It showcases State and Private Sector views on the Bill and concludes with some comments from the HSF
Economy
Briefs
