The misalignment and miscommunication of South Africa’s foreign policy continue to be the subject of much scrutiny and criticism. The African peace initiative presents South Africa with an opportunity to recalibrate...
The misalignment and miscommunication of South Africa’s foreign policy continue to be the subject of much scrutiny and criticism. The African peace initiative presents South Africa with an opportunity to recalibrate...
At first glance, the term “inclusive governance” can appear nebulous, especially when compared to some of the more traditional concerns businesses and investors have. However, the principle which underpins the concept...
In late May, the Auditor-General (AG) of South Africa identified coalition instability as having a concerning impact on financial governance, saying: “The instability in councils has also been a major feature in terms...
In their excellent 2009 book, Violence and Social Orders, the late Douglass North and his co-authors make a compelling case that, throughout history, the central problem of development is violence. To develop, actors...
I first encountered Tisa Mothae in 2006 in a bustling part of Bree Street, Johannesburg, where homeless squatters and informal street traders had taken refuge. He started a small, informal clothing business after...
In his biography on Cyril Ramaphosa, Prof Anthony Butler memorably remarked that not many of the president’s speeches had been memorable. Ramaphosa’s most recent state of the nation address (Sona), delivered on...