Make SA truly non-racial and scrap race classification, IRR urges GNU-in-the-making
Once constituted, the Government of National Unity (GNU) should commit itself clearly to the founding constitutional principle of non-racialism and bring an end to classifying
SA’s high-stakes opportunity
What follows is the text of an address I gave today to the Cato Institute in Washington D.C., where I am embarked on the second
South Africa’s precarious 2024 opportunity
What follows is the address I delivered today to the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA)* in London on the opportunities and challenges facing the country
Non-party political finance minister would depoliticise key portfolio – IRR
Appointing a credible, qualified, and non-partisan individual to lead the Treasury offers a route to depoliticising key cabinet portfolios and allowing merit to take precedence
SA faces unprecedented challenges, experts warn
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
Was electorate fully aware of voting-station rule change, IRR asks?
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
IEC must address shortcomings or risk SA losing faith in democracy – IRR
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
New IRR report asks: Will SA defend its freedom?
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
What would an ANC/EFF coalition mean for SA?
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
New IRR paper warns of legislation gridlock potential
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