A Request For More Detailed Information About The Spread Of The Coronavirus Epidemic

In this brief, Charles Simkins, argues for the release of more detailed information about the coronavirus epidemic.

When Will Parliament Become Fully Operational Again?

In this brief, Charles Simkins highlights some important parliamentary events and questions when the institution will be operational again.

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 ...

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 Coronavirus And The Economy

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

Legality In A State Of Disaster

This brief is a companion to our recently published brief entitled ‘A guide to the duties imposed on South Africans during the lockdown’. That brief should be ...

A Guide To The Duties Imposed On South Africans During The Lockdown

In this brief, Charles Simkins, offers an explainer to the Amended COVID-19 Lockdown Regulations which come into effect on 26 March 2020.

Update on the Impending Border Management Authority

After being amended at the National Council of Provinces, the Border Management Authority (BMA) Bill is one step closer to enactment. But the BMA exacerbates ...

Spotlight On Accountability III: Accountability Categorised

This brief is part of a series that takes ‘accountability’ to its roots by explaining fundamental aspects of the concept, and provides a guide on how to assess ...

Spotlight On Accountability II: Accountability Mechanisms

This brief is part of a series that takes ‘accountability’ to its roots by explaining fundamental aspects of the concept, and provides a guide on how to assess ...