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Picking up the pieces: President Ramaphosa's response to state capture

On 22 October 2022, President Cyril Ramaphosa released the government’s response to the findings and recommendations of the Zondo Commission. The response puts forward various actions that will be taken to implement the recommendations aimed at the executive and the presidency. This brief highlights some of the crucial elements in the President’s response that have the potential to breathe life into the Zondo Commission’s findings and recommendations.

The Public Protector, The Committee And The Courts – What To Do With The Judicial Findings?

This brief explores the constitutional role of the Section 194 Committee tasked with establishing whether Public Protector Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane has committed misconduct or is incompetent to hold office. It argues that in the course of carrying out its work, the Committee has no power to second guess judicial findings.

The Big Questions About South African Income Inequality

This brief contains highlights from a discussion with HSF research fellow, Prof. Alex van den Heever regarding the implementation of basic income support in South Africa.

The Public Protector Impeachment Process: How The Enquiry Resumes

This brief examines the judgement of the Constitutional Court on the constitutionality of the rules adopted by the National Assembly for the removal of heads and commissioners of Chapter 9 institutions, the effect thereof on the current impeachment process of the Public Protector and it indicates what may be expected going forward.