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
Author: Charles Simkins
Published:
14
Feb
2017
Youth Brief 7 considered the patterns of time use among young people who are (1) working and (2) not working but undergoing education. This brief deals with the patterns among unemployed and not economically active young people. It will also discuss the places at which young people spend their time.
Unemployment
Demography
Briefs
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
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 Earlier versions of this Bill were introduced in 2008 and 2012, but were withdrawn following public opposition to them.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
Author: Anton van Dalsen
Published:
09
Feb
2017
Widespread media attention has been devoted to the payment system for social grants following the end of the current service provider contract on 31 March 2017. This brief provides the background to the latest developments.
Briefs
Social Justice
Author: Charles Simkins
Published:
07
Feb
2017
This brief examines the length of working life in South Africa.
Briefs
Author: Charles Simkins
Published:
02
Feb
2017
Youth Brief 5 delineated the main features of the transition from education to work in contemporary South Africa. This brief considers evidence on the stability and quality of employment.
Education
Briefs
Employment
Author: Charles Simkins
Published:
02
Feb
2017
This brief is the first of a pair considering the transition from education to work among young people. It delineates the main features of the transition. The second brief will consider evidence on the stability of employment.
Education
Briefs
Employment
