News Focus: ANC reluctant to work with DA in hung councils
The African National Congress (ANC) will consider alternatives before entering coalition agreements with the Democratic Alliance (DA) in hung municipalities. The decision was reportedly taken
IRR report underscores popular support for credible value-for-money procurement
Over the next two weeks, the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) will be sharing its latest report on value-for-money procurement with parties in the seven
Achieving value-for-money objectives in local government
Exploring the value-for-money common ground between the major parties, and the scope in hung councils across the country for their working together to put residents’
Book now for next week’s Hoernlé Memorial Lecture on real “transformation”
A more inclusive, sustainable and diversity-based form of transformation that could foster a genuine common South Africanness is the theme of the 2026 Hoernlé Memorial
Diarise this week’s webinar on achieving value-for-money objectives in local government
The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) will be publishing a short report this week showing the value-for-money common ground between the major parties, and the
Live election tracker: LGE 2026
Good day! With the majority of voting districts declared, attention turns to early coalition discussions among political parties. We’ll keep you updated as this unfolds.
Up to voters, not foreign governments, to change SA – IRR
If the policies that deter growth and investment are to change, South Africans will have to change them, by organising, petitioning, litigating and voting out
News Focus: Grain, guns and grievance
Vladimir Putin pitches Russia as Africa’s anti-colonial friend For a man waging a war of conquest in Europe, Vladimir Putin is remarkably keen on denouncing
Treasury, Reserve Bank “right to listen” on crypto rules – IRR
South Africa should “embrace” the rapid global shift to digitising and tokenising payment systems, and “not watch the opportunities pass it by”, says Dr John
Book your ticket for next month’s Hoernlé Memorial Lecture on real “transformation”
A more inclusive, sustainable and diversity-based transformation could foster a genuine common South Africanness. This is the theme of the 2026 Hoernlé Memorial Lecture, the