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Chris Patterson
A student of politics, Chris Patterson is a researcher at the Institute of Race Relations. He enjoys a good political thriller, and has an avid interest in photography as well as reading. The internet is a good friend, too.
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#WhatSACanBe: United in growth we stand, divided by race we fall
- By Chris Patterson
- . Jul 27, 2024
South Africa is a crossroads. The Government of National Unity has taken the public by storm, an expression of South Africa’s willingness to see change
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SA must move beyond race classification
- By Chris Patterson
- . Jul 13, 2024
“South Africans of all colours and backgrounds proclaimed freedom and justice as their unquenchable aspiration. They pledged loyalty to a country which belongs to all
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NHI: You will have no healthcare and you will be happy
- By Chris Patterson
- . Jun 8, 2024
Healthcare is already free at the point-of-care for South Africans who cannot afford it. However, the poorest South Africans pay the proverbial price when it comes
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Public finance: Don’t be fooled, it’s your money
- By Chris Patterson
- . Mar 4, 2024
Taxes are too high, plain and simple. All South Africans who pay tax – and all of us pay VAT – would agree. The cost-of-living
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Here is one small step to get voters voting again
- By Chris Patterson
- . May 27, 2023
In the run-up to the 2024 election, once again South Africans will grapple with questions. ‘Whom do I vote for?’ ‘What do I want from
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Employment Equity Amendment Act – your future’s in danger
- By Chris Patterson
- . May 20, 2023
The President recently signed the Employment Equity Amendment Act (EEAA) into law, ostensibly to improve ‘transformation’ in the private sector. Claiming that its objective is