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 – making SA safe
For far too long, South Africans have been terrorised by criminals. We are all victims of crime, and we all know people who have senselessly
#WhatSACanBe: United in growth we stand, divided by race we fall
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
SA must move beyond race classification
“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
NHI: You will have no healthcare and you will be happy
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
Public finance: Don’t be fooled, it’s your money
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
Here is one small step to get voters voting again
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
Employment Equity Amendment Act – your future’s in danger
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