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SA faces unprecedented challenges, experts warn
- By Staff Writer
- . Jun 7, 2024
A major change in the makeup of South Africa’s political landscape after last week’s election “poses challenges to stability that have never had to be
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Was electorate fully aware of voting-station rule change, IRR asks?
- By Staff Writer
- . May 31, 2024
When South Africans went to vote on Wednesday, some may have been surprised to discover that they could no longer vote at a station different
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IEC must address shortcomings or risk SA losing faith in democracy – IRR
- By Staff Writer
- . May 31, 2024
Should voters lose faith in the ability of the Electoral Commission (IEC) “to manage South African elections and ensure they are free and fair, this
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New IRR report asks: Will SA defend its freedom?
- By Staff Writer
- . May 28, 2024
The real question that arises over possible post-election coalition arrangements “is whether South Africa’s people will rally to defend themselves”. So writes IRR analyst Terence
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What would an ANC/EFF coalition mean for SA?
- By Staff Writer
- . May 25, 2024
A new analysis by the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) examines South Africa’s prospects under a possible coalition government comprising the ANC and EFF. Written
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New IRR paper warns of legislation gridlock potential
- By Staff Writer
- . May 24, 2024
Lawmaking could be hampered or even made impossible if next week’s election results in a hung parliament. This is among the risks highlighted in a
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ANC manifesto “fails on ideological grounds” – Vegter
- By Staff Writer
- . May 23, 2024
South Africans should brace themselves for “further economic decline” if the ANC retains its grip on power in next week’s election. This is the conclusion
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New BEE system risks greater exposure to corruption – IRR
- By Staff Writer
- . May 17, 2024
The new public procurement system – contained in legislation scheduled to be voted on today − will “add to uncertainty in the tender process, which
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IRR CEO invites donors to back legal challenge to NHI
- By Staff Writer
- . May 15, 2024
Donors “with an appetite for litigation” have been invited by the CEO of the Institute of Race Relations (IRR), Dr John Endres, to get in
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Not SABC’s role to decide merits of DA’s “burning flag” advertisement” – FSU SA
- By Staff Writer
- . May 15, 2024
It is “outrageous” that the SABC claims it is “mandated to promote nation building and that the (DA’s flag) advert goes against that spirit”, says