Author: Charles Simkins
Published:
21
Jun
2017
This brief by Charles Simkins considers the possibility of a radical fiscal stimulus to the economy and the Public Protector’s proposed amendment to Section 224 of the Constitution, which deals with the primary objective of the Reserve Bank. It argues that neither is appropriate and that their implementation would do serious damage to the economy.
Economy
Briefs
Author: Charles Collocott
Published:
14
Jun
2017
This Brief by Charles Collocott considers the overall structures of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), with a focus on transparency and the framework within which they invest. The need for transparency has been highlighted since the PIC invested over R 1 billion in Independent Media in 2013. The framework for investment is of particular interest since the National Treasury has recently stated that the PIC could possibly become the equity partner in loss-making South African Airways.
Economy
Briefs
Author: Chelsea Ramsden
Published:
08
Jun
2017
Briefs
Strengthening the Judicial System
Upholding the Rule of Law
Justice
Author: Chelsea Ramsden
Published:
08
Jun
2017
Briefs
Strengthening the Judicial System
Upholding the Rule of Law
Justice
Securing Accountability
Author: Michelle Toxopeus
Published:
08
Jun
2017
Briefs
Strengthening the Judicial System
Upholding the Rule of Law
Social Justice
Author: Charles Simkins
Published:
01
Jun
2017
In an increasingly fractious political environment, the ANC’s draft policy document on Peace and Stability includes bold claims about interference from foreign intelligence services in domestic South African politics. In addition, the document labels a wide range of groups as accomplices in this plot. This brief, by Charles Simkins, takes issue with this characterisation and looks at why these accusations are concerning for South Africa’s constitutional democracy.
Briefs
Governance
Author: Anele Mtwesi
Published:
01
Jun
2017
This brief deals with the way in which ANC policy is developed. Further briefs will consider the substance of recently released draft policy documents for the June National Policy Conference.
Briefs
Politics
Author: Rafael Friedman
Published:
01
Jun
2017
Over the past few years allegations of treason have become more regular in South Africa. While there has only been one major treason case in the 23 years since the end of Apartheid, there have recently been a number of accusations of treason levelled against a variety of individuals, ranging from student activists to senior politicians. These allegations can be seen in the context of the implementation of treason law in southern Africa, with a number of pending treason cases in other countries that have been seen as politically motivated.
Briefs
Governance
