Other Opinions
Financial-sector reform is not enough
By: Seeraj Mohamed 8th October 2009 On September 14, the anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers, US President Barack Obama made a speech on Wall Street promoting his reform of... →
Informed citizens are empowered to participate
By: Idasa, an African Democracy Institute 1st October 2009 Last year, information came to light that the Kenyan parliament, one of the few in Africa that has complete control over its own budget, paid its... →
Job losses, financial distress and poor policies
By: Seeraj Mohamed 25th September 2009 South Africa has suffered huge job losses since the beginning of 2008. Many of these job losses may be due to the global financial crisis. →
Considering the framework for policy and delivery in SA - the NPC and more
By: Idasa, an African Democracy Institute 23rd September 2009 Since President Jacob Zuma announced a restructured Cabinet shortly after the April election, the future functions of government have remained... →
Reflections on Green Paper on national strategic planning 
By: Harald Winkler 18th September 2009 National strategic planning holds huge promise. It could unite many parts of South Africa in moving towards a common national vision of... →
Why stake the credibility of Transnet on someone with disciplinary charges?
By: Idasa, an African Democracy Institute 16th September 2009 There is an ugly spat brewing at Transnet. It's one which is not unlike some of the others taking place in various institutions across the country... →
Give the gift of dignity, not column inches
By: Brandon Hamber 11th September 2009 One of the sad realities of the world is that, once a newspaper story breaks, it is impossible to stop its spread. The story of 18-year-old South... →
Public has right to know if SA sold weapons to rogue regimes
By: Idasa, an African Democracy Institute 2nd September 2009 The debate on South Africa's arms trade is once again in the spotlight. The Democratic Alliance's David Maynier has informed the House of his... →
What kind of economy do you want?
By: Seeraj Mohamed 28th August 2009 There is a desperate need for a public discussion on South Africa’s future growth path. It requires that we draw on our collective imagination as a... →
Managing Labour Activism: Should South Africa be Concerned?
By: Adam Habib 19th August 2009 Should Business be worried by the political activism and prominence of Zwelinzima Vavi? Should citizens be concerned about unionized workers... →
