HSF Briefs

Helen Suzman Foundation | Apr 08, 2015
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Service Delivery: What does the Constitutional Court say?
May 23, 2013
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Kameel Premhid

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.

Accountability
May 23, 2013
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Wim Louw

This Brief looks at the concept of Accountability

Hunting for Healthcare: In pursuit of the NHI White Paper
May 23, 2013
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Kate Francis

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.

Business Licensing Bill
May 09, 2013
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Eythan Morris

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

POSIB: President urged to act
May 09, 2013
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Kameel Premhid

This Brief looks at the passage of POSIB and argues that the President should not sign the Bill.

Sexual offences in South Africa
Apr 25, 2013
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Wim Louw

This article presents some information on the problem of sexual offences, particularly against women, in South Africa. It also outlines government’s response to this problem. This brief represents preliminary research in the HSF’s broader project: Women in Society.

The Right to Basic Education
Apr 25, 2013
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Anele Mtwesi

It is widely accepted that education plays a vital role in lifting people out of poverty, empowering women and children, and promoting human rights and democracy. This brief aims to define the right to basic education in South Africa