Can we start the long haul now?
We live in a vertiginous age, in a Dadaesque social and political world. Can the ground be prepared for economic recovery in this politically unstable environment?
Parliamentary Submission: Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Amendment Bill, 2018
On 29 June 2018, the Helen Suzman Foundation made written submissions in response to the Portfolio Committee on Police’s (the Committee) call for public comment on the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Amendment Bill, 2018 (the Bill). The HSF also made oral submissions before the Committee on 3 July 2018 at Parliament.
Human Settlements and Urban Land Reform
This brief summarizes the findings of a recently completed HSF study on human settlements in urban areas.
Parliamentary Submission: Section 25 (Property Rights)
As part of its public participation process, the Joint Constitutional Review Committee of Parliament called for submissions on the review of Section 25 of the Constitution (the Property Clause), following a motion passed by the National Assembly on 27 February 2018, relating to expropriation without compensation.
Violence against women - Part II: Evaluation and recommendations
This 2-part brief series considers whether the law and society are working effectually to protect women from violence.
Violence against women - Part I: Case studies and legal mechanisms
This 2-part brief series considers whether the law and society are working effectually to protect women from violence.
Constitutional damages: Recent decisions in focus
This brief explores the concept of “constitutional damages” in South Africa and why they were awarded to the loved ones and survivors in the Life Esidimeni arbitration, but not to Michael Komape’s family.
Reflections on the Minimum Wage Bill
This brief considers the current status of the National Minimum Wage Bill, its limitations and whether its impact will achieve its intended purpose – to advance economic development and social justice.