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Media Coverage - 2023 Dec 18, 2023 No economic sector in SA is out of reach for organised crime Business Day: Daryl Swanepoel Up Dec 11, 2023 Study: Multi-party charter unlikely to unseat the ANC Newzroom Afrika Up Dec 11, 2023 Study: Multi-party charter unlikely to unseat the ANC Facebook: Newzroom Afrika Up Dec 1, 2023 Analysis by the Inclusive Society Institute of the latest Ipsos polls shows ANC support among eligible voters has plummeted to 33%. However, it is still likely to form a coalition government next year – but is unlikely to win a majority. Dynasty Wealth & Asset Management Up Nov 30, 2023 Poll finds ANC support has PLUMMETED, but they could still get majority VN Explorer Up Nov 30, 2023 'n Nuwe ontleding van politieke meningsopnames wys die ANC se steun het tot 33 persent gedaal. RSG: Interview with Daryl Swanepoel Up Nov 30, 2023 Inclusive Society Institute GovDem Poll finds that ANC support has dropped significantly SABC News: Interview with Daryl Swanepoel Up Nov 30, 2023 ANC support declines but likely to keep control nationally in 2024 - data news24: Zintle Mahlati Up Nov 30, 2023 ANC support declines but likely to keep control nationally in 2024 - data Polity Up Nov 29, 2023 Many ethical hurdles to overcome in managing global population growth Mail & Guardian: Motsamai Molefe Up Nov 29, 2023 IPSOS Poll: South Africa's political landscape shifts dramatically Cape Talk: Interview with Daryl Swanepoel Up Nov 29, 2023 IPSOS Poll: South Africa's political landscape shifts dramatically 702: Interview with Da ryl Swanepoel Up Nov 29, 2023 GRAFIKA | ANC kan weer nasionaal wen – maar dalk nie in Gauteng of KZN Netwerk24: Gert van der Westhuizen Up Nov 29, 2023 GRAFIKA | ANC kan weer nasionaal wen – maar dalk nie in Gauteng of KZN Beeld: Gert van der Westhuizen Up Nov 29, 2023 GRAFIKA | ANC kan weer nasionaal wen – maar dalk nie in Gauteng of KZN Die Burger: Gert van der Westhuizen Up Nov 29, 2023 GRAFIKA | ANC kan weer nasionaal wen – maar dalk nie in Gauteng of KZN Volksblad : Gert van der Westhuizen Up Nov 29, 2023 ROAD TO 2024 ELECTIONS: ANC support plummets to 33%, but it is still likely to form a government next year, new study finds Banoyi Up Nov 28, 2023 ANC support plummets to 33%, but it is still likely to form a government next year, new study finds Daily Maverick: Ferial Haffajee Up Nov 28, 2023 Seize on the uptick in construction jobs to push for growth Business Day: Daryl Swanepoel Up Nov 20, 2023 UN must reform to represent interests of Global South Mail & Guardian: Klaus Kotzé Up Nov 20, 2023 UN must reform to represent interests of Global South Velvet Classic : Klaus Kotzé Up Nov 17, 2023 Hoe China dinge máák werk Vrye Weekblad: JP Landman Up Nov 15, 2023 Thoughts after a visit to China Polity: JP Landman Up Nov 13, 2023 Business Against Crime calls for more government transparency in fight against criminal kingpins Daily Maverick: Greg Ardé Up Nov 3, 2023 Thoughts after a visit to China Nedbank Private Wealth: JP Landman Up Nov 2, 2023 South Africa before and after the 2024 elections ll rnews.co.za : Henry Walsh Up Nov 2, 2023 Suid-Afrika voor en na die 2024-verkiesing II Maroela Media: André Duvenhage Up Nov 1, 2023 An in-depth look into the quality of life of LGBT South Africans South African Institute of Race Relations: Gerbrandt van Heerden Up Oct 31 , 2023 FOGGS & Partners Event in New York, 15 September 2023 FOGGS Update: September-October 2023 Up Oct 25 , 2023 Die 2024-verkiesing: Is ’n Suid-Afrikaanse Lente op pad? LitNet Up Oct 18 , 2023 Global governance reimagined Daily News: Daryl Swanepoel Up Oct 18 , 2023 Global governance reimagined The Star: Daryl Swanepoel Up Oct 18 , 2023 Global solutions required Cape Argus : Daryl Swanepoel Up Oct 18 , 2023 “E-tolls are history” – But you’ll have to keep paying TopAuto: Michael Taylor Up Oct 13 , 2023 Veh icle for a better future Cape Argus: Buyelwa Sonjica Up Oct 13 , 2023 Adapting for an uncertain future The Star: Buyelwa Sonjica Up Oct 13 , 2023 Adapting for an uncertain future Daily News: Buyelwa Sonjica Up Oct 7 , 2023 Smaller parties 'gamechangers' The Citizen: Brian Sokutu Up Oct 5 , 2023 Brics bank needs to rethink its lending model and governance structure Business Day: William Gumede Up Sep 26 , 2023 We have ‘destroyed the legitimacy’ of our own Constitution – experts lament South Africans’ unfulfilled rights Daily Maverick: Chuma Nontsele Up Sep 25 , 2023 LETTER: Harder realities in the face of optimism Business Day Up Sep 25 , 2023 South Africa country brief: A socio-economic and political prognosis ArenaGruppen Up Sep 22 , 2023 Africa: How Lack of Democracy Fuels Coups in Africa All Africa: William Gumede Up Sep 21 , 2023 Growth drivers coming to the fore Business Day: Daryl Swanepoel & Roelof Botha Up Sep 15 , 2023 Administrative justice remains a critical cornerstone of SA’s quest for a fair and inclusive society Daily Maverick: Nicola Jo Bergsteedt Up Sep 1 , 2023 Keer mislukkings om met innovasie, bemagtiging in gemeenskappe Vrye Weekblad: Anneliese Burgess Up Aug 31 , 2023 ‘Very toxic’ – public service culture in South Africa ‘not accountable and not transparent’, say experts Daily Maverick: Chuma Nontsele Up Aug 22 , 2023 Pros and cons of BRICS common currency debated The Mercury: Banele Ginindza Up Aug 22 , 2023 Here are 3 things that can make the BRICS currency feasible according to industry expert News 365: Omie Chester Up Aug 22 , 2023 Is a Brics currency possible? Experts say it’s not an option The Citizen: Ina Opperman Up Aug 22 , 2023 Three things that can make the BRICS currency feasible according to industry expert IOL: Xolile Mtembu Up Aug 21 , 2023 2023 BRICS Summit | Countries plan to introduce new currency eNCA: Prof William Gumede Up Aug 21 , 2023 ‘The Constitution is in charge’ – Justice Albie Sachs lays out the role of administrative justice in today’s South Africa Daily Maverick: Tamsin Metelerkamp Up Aug 21 , 2023 Brics and the bars to dedollarising the world Business Day: William Gumede Up Aug 10 , 2023 Konstruksie kan land só ophef Netwerk24: Dr Roelof Botha Up Aug 10 , 2023 Konstruksie kan land só ophef Netwerk24: Dr Roelof Botha Up Aug 6 , 2023 Albie Sachs on the landmark case that affirmed the importance of legislative public participation Daily Maverick: Nicola Jo Bergsteedt Up Jul 27 , 2023 Safeguarding our global village Beijing Review Up Jul 27 , 2023 South Africans cannot afford to sit on the sidelines of our young democracy – experts say - an Inclusive Society Institute and Daily Maverick collaborative project Daily Maverick: Suné Payne Up Jul 25 , 2023 ‘Unity in diversity’ – Justice Albie Sachs reflects on the importance of participatory democracy in SA Daily Maverick: Tamsin Metelerkamp Up Jul 24 , 2023 South Africans must pay e-tolls for another 6 months at least Top Auto: Michael Taylor Up Jul 24 , 2023 Electric vehicle revolution is taking shape — but slowly in SA The World News: Daryl Swanepoel Up Jul 24 , 2023 Mbalula's 'foot in mouth' moment as he puts the boot into Gordhan over slow pace News24: Ralph Mathekga Up Jul 24 , 2023 Electric vehicle revolution is taking shape — but slowly in SA Head Topics: Daryl Swanepoel Up Jul 24 , 2023 Electric vehicle revolution is taking shape — but slowly in SA Business Day: Daryl Swanepoel Up Jul 19 , 2023 Pro tecting our global community french.ching.org.cn Up Jul 18 , 2023 Safeguarding Our Global Village China Focus: Swanepoel Up Jul 10 , 2023 Sanctions impede trade Cape Argus: Daryl Swanepoel Up Jul 10 , 2023 Covid, war a global wake-up call The Star: Daryl Swanepoel Up Jul 10 , 2023 Covid, war a global wake-up call Daily News: Daryl Swanepoel Up Jul 3 , 2023 Trust – the 'glue' that binds society together – is missing in SA Knowledia Up Jul 3 , 2023 Bridge the superpowers' divide Daily News: Daryl Swanepoel Up Jul 3 , 2023 Trust – the ‘glue’ that binds society together – is missing in SA Mail & Guardian: Daryl Swanepoel Up Jul 3 , 2023 Bridging the great divide Cape Argus: Daryl Swanepoel Up Jun 30 , 2023 Electric Vehicle | Can SA's grid support electric cars? eNCA: Ilze-Marie le Roux Up Jun 30 , 2023 The Electric Vehicle revolution in SA Cape Talk: Ilze-Marie le Roux Up Jun 26 , 2023 Keeping China-Africa relations Daily News: Daryl Swanepoel Up Jun 26 , 2023 Africa's trade challenge Cape Argus: Daryl Swanepoel Up Jun 26 , 2023 Keeping China-Africa relations The Star Early Edition: Daryl Swanepoel Up Jun 25 , 2023 Safeguarding Our Global Village ChinAfrica: Daryl Swanepoel Up Jun 12 , 2023 ISF Panel - Türkiye as a Stabilising Power in an Age of Turmoil Istanbul Security Forum - Yo uTube (40:07) Up Jun 8 , 2023 Chapter 9 Institution, Whistleblower Protection and Active Citizenry Offered as Solutions to Fight Corruption at ActionSA’s First Expert Policy Panel Polity Up Jun 7 , 2023 Changing norms to reduce GBV Daily News: Shehnaz Munshi & Daryl Swanepoel Up Jun 7 , 2023 Inequality is gendered Cape Argus Up Jun 7 , 2023 Changing norms to reduce GBV The Star Early Edition: Shehnaz Munshi & Daryl Swanepoel Up Jun 2 , 2023 12th China-Africa Think Tanks Forum Underway In Zhejiang Fana Broadcasting Corporation Up May 31 , 2023 China-African Cooperation: 12th China-Africa Think Tanks Forum begins in Zhejiang CGTN Up May 30 , 2023 African officials, experts refute China "debt trap" allegations, laud bilateral cooperation CCTV+ Up May 29 , 2023 End patriarchy, end inequality Daily News: Jodi Wishnia & Nicole Daniels Up May 29 , 2023 End patriarchy, end inequality The Star Early Edition: Jodi Wishnia & Nicole Daniels Up May 29 , 2023 Gender pressure on men Cape Argus: Jodi Wishnia & Nicole Daniels Up May 25 , 2023 LETTER: BIG is just one more grant Business Day Up May 23 , 2023 Feasibility of a basic income grant for SA Business Day: Roelof Botha & Daryl Swanepoel Up May 22 , 2023 Inequality in caregiving in SA Daily News: Dr Jodi Wishnia & Daryl Swanepoel Up May 22 , 2023 Value of home economics Cape Argus: Dr Jodi Wishnia & Daryl Swanepoel Up May 22 , 2023 Inequality in caregiving in SA The Star Early Edition: Dr Jodi Wishnia & Daryl Swanepoel Up May 19 , 2023 Global growth prospects — lower interest rates required Business Day: Roelof Botha & Daryl Swanepoel Up May 15 , 2023 Equity for women is an illusion The Star Early Edition Up May 15 , 2023 Equity for women still an illusion Daily News : Daryl Swanepoel and Dr Nicole Daniels Up May 15 , 2023 Equity for women is a dream Cape Argus: Daryl Swanepoel and Dr Nicole Daniels Up May 13 , 2023 South African business circles discussed the economic situation Consul General Tang Middle East delivered a speech African Times Up May 11 , 2023 How patriotic are we as a country? SAfm: Dr Klaus Kotzé Up May 11 , 2023 No end date in sight for e-tolls Business Tech: Luke Fraser Up May 10 , 2023 A survey by the Inclusive Society Institute shows there is a decrease in the number of people contemplating emigration in 2022 compared to the previous year SAfm: Daryl S wanepoel Up May 09 , 2023 2024 Party Support and the Likely Kingmakers Radio 786: Daryl Swanepoel Up May 08 , 2023 Türkiye's African foreign policy Daily News: Daryl Swanepoel Up May 08 , 2023 Türkiye's African foreign policy The Star: Daryl Swanepoel Up May 08 , 2023 Türkiye's ties with Africa Cape Argus: Daryl Swanepoel Up May 05 , 2023 DA and EFF have reached voter ceilings — ANC research findings Business Day: Thando Maeko Up May 05 , 2023 Assurance of global stability Yeni Şafak Up May 05 , 2023 Assurance of global stability Haber Secimi Net Up May 04, 2023 EFF advocates for borderless Africa, but its supporters mistrust foreigners - survey reveals Head Topics Up May 04, 2023 African immigrants 'pariahs' The Citizen: Eric Naki Up May 03 , 2023 Turk ey’s stabilizing power was discussed at Istanbul Security Forum Turkey Posts English Up May 03 , 2023 Turkey's stabilizing power was discussed at Istanbul Security Forum Life Bursa Up May 03 , 2023 Turkey's stabilizing power at IGF Yaziyor Up May 03 , 2023 Turkey's stabilizing power was discussed at Istanbul Security Forum Haber16 Up May 03 , 2023 Turkey's stabilizing power was discussed at Istanbul Security Forum: “Türkiye has enough credibility” Genel Gundem Up May 03 , 2023 Turkey's stabilizing power was discussed at Istanbul Security Forum Breaking News Up May 03 , 2023 Turkey's stabilizing power was discussed at Istanbul Security Forum Dik Gazete Up May 03 , 2023 Turkey's stabilizing power was discussed at Istanbul Security Forum Ogretmenler Sitesi Up May 03 , 2023 Turkey's stabilizing power was discussed at Istanbul Security Forum Habertürk Up May 03 , 2023 Turkey's stabilizing power was discussed at Istanbul Security Forum Haberler Up May 03 , 2023 Turkey's stabilizing power was discussed at Istanbul Security Forum Canli Gaste Up May 03 , 2023 Turkey's stabilizing power was discussed at Istanbul Security Forum Bursa Up May 03 , 2023 Turkey's stabilizing power was discussed at the Istanbul Security Forum Internet Haber Up May 03 , 2023 Dr. Giannotta: Türkiye has enough credibility Star Up May 03 , 2023 Turkey's stabilizing power was discussed at IGF CRI Türk Up May 03 , 2023 Turkey's stabilizing power was discussed at Istanbul Security Forum Güneş Up May 03 , 2023 Turkey's stabilizing power was discussed BBN Haber Up May 03 , 2023 Turk ey’s stabilizing power was discussed at Istanbul Security Forum Yeni Birlik Up May 03 , 2023 Turkey's stabilizing power was discussed at Istanbul Security Forum Son Dakika Up May 03 , 2023 Turkey's stabilizing power was discussed at Istanbul Security Forum Anadolu Ajansi Up Apr 28 , 2023 'Union Buildings is for all of us' – Malema predicts major EFF success in 2024 elections News24: Bongekile Macupe Up Apr 27 , 2023 A new poll puts the ANC at 50% in 2024, the EFF up, and the DA down – but it's all about turnout | News24 Head Topics Up Apr 27 , 2023 Analysts tip EFF to save ANC from election failure Opera News: Leah Writes Up Apr 27 , 2023 A new poll puts the ANC at 50% in 2024, the EFF up, and the DA down – but it's all about turnout News24: Zintle Mahlati Up Apr 26 , 2023 Opposition coalitions Jacaranda FM Up Apr 26 , 2023 National coalition made up of opposition parties highly unlikely - poll Eyewitness News: Tshidi Madla Up Apr 26 , 2023 Time for ruling party 'to wake up' Press Reader - The Citizen: Lunga Simelane Up Apr 25 , 2023 It is highly unlikely that South Africa will form a coalition government at the national level, according to the Inclusive Society Institute SAfm Up Apr 20 , 2023 e-Tolls | Some may have to settle outstanding debt eNCA Up Apr 18 , 2023 Wysigings aan die Kieswet RSG Up Apr 18 , 2023 E-tolls are a thing of a past – GP government Pretoria Rekord: Sipho Jack Up Apr 18 , 2023 Electoral Act | Mixed reactions to new law eNCA Up Apr 18 , 2023 Several Constitutional challenges ahead for newly signed electoral reform law The Citizen: Brian Sokutu Up Apr 18 , 2023 Want a quality election in 2024? Maybe don't challenge the new election law in court, says IEC News24: Jan Gerber Up Apr 17 , 2023 e-Tolls not going anywhere anytime soon Politics web: Fred Nel Up Apr 17 , 2023 Bad news for anyone with outstanding e-toll debt Kaya FM 95.9: Gugulethu Mfuphi interviews Daryl Swanepoel Up Apr 17 , 2023 After the Bell: The disturbing fear of the electorate that lies behind the Electoral Act Daily Maverick: Tim Cohen Up Apr 17 , 2023 Independent candidates can now stand for election IOL: Mayibongwe Maqhina Up Apr 17 , 2023 South Africans may still have to pay their e-toll debts Top Car News Up Apr 17 , 2023 e-Tolls not going anywhere anytime soon, residents may still have to pay their e-Toll debt Polity Up Apr 17 , 2023 Unconstitutional laws must be challenged Business Day Up Apr 17 , 2023 Bad news for anyone with outstanding e-toll debt BusinessTech Up Apr 17 , 2023 South Africans may still have to pay their e-toll debts Top Auto: Michael Taylor Up Apr 15 , 2023 The e-toll monster has risen up from the grave The Citizen Up Apr 15 , 2023 Your e-toll debt still looms The Citizen: Lunga Simelane Up Apr 09 , 2023 End warfare and rather save the planet The Africa Up Apr 06 , 2023 End warfare and rather save the planet Business Day Up Mar 23 , 2023 2024 elections in a precarious position Business LIVE Up Mar 22 , 2023 NHI Bill being processed by government Newzroom Afrika Up Mar 22 , 2023 Getting symbolism, action and rhetoric right – The Mail & Guardian Eri TV News Up Mar 22 , 2023 Fostering social cohesion: Getting symbolism, action and rhetoric right Mail & Guardian: Daryl Swanepoel Up Mar 15 , 2023 A strong democracy comes with a hefty price tag — and it’s worth every cent Banoyi Up Mar 15 , 2023 South Africa has no valid election law right now. 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The Inclusive Society Institute will destroy or delete any personal information that is no longer needed by the Inclusive Society Institute for the purpose it was initially collected, or subsequently processed. 4.3. As permitted by the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act No. 25 of 2002, the Inclusive Society Institute may use personal information collected to compile profiles for statistical purposes. No information contained in the profiles or statistics will be able to be linked to any specific user. 5. What information is collected and how is it collected? 5.1. Every computer connected to the Internet is given a domain name and a set of numbers that serve as that computer’s “Internet Protocol” (IP) address. 5.2. When a visitor requests a page from an Inclusive Society Institute Webpage, our web servers automatically recognise that visitor’s domain name and IP address. 5.3. The domain name and IP address reveal nothing personal about you other than the IP address from which you have accessed our site. 5.4. We use this information to examine website interactivity 5.5. Our web servers do not record email addresses of visitors. 5.6. We may request your personal details, including but not limited to, name, email address, and mailing address for the purposes of registering as mailing list subscriber; an event attendee; conducting a survey; or to provide additional services or enhance our current offering to you 5.7. Whenever we need to request the identity of a visitor, we will clearly indicate the purpose of the enquiry before the information is requested. 6. Use of information you provide us 6.1. We use the information that you provide us (both online and offline) to respond to your requests, customise the material presented to you, based on your past visits to our website, to communicate with you, to improve the content of our website, and to improve our service offering. 6.2. The primary goal in collecting personal information is to provide you with customised services, features, and content and to give you an efficient, personalised experience that best meets your needs. 6.3. If you choose to identify yourself by sending us an email, interacting with an email sent to you, or completing an online form, Inclusive Society Institute employees will have access to such information to contact you for follow-up and direct marketing purposes. 6.4. We also aggregate information on what pages you access. 6.5. Website interaction and information submitted by you, such as survey information and/or comments or feedback, may be stored in a personally identifiable format and will be used only for internal purposes and will not be shared with people or organisations outside of Inclusive Society Institute 7. Will we disclose the informations we collect to outside, third parties? 7.1. The Inclusive Society Institute Site/Webpages will disclose personal information when required by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to: 7.1.1. conform to the edicts of the law or comply with a legal process served on the Inclusive Society Institute; 7.1.2. protect and defend the rights or property of the Inclusive Society Institute or visitors to Inclusive Society Institute Webpages; 7.1.3. identify persons who may be violating the law, the legal notice, or the rights of third parties; and 7.1.4. co-operate with the investigations of purported unlawful activities. 7.2. We may share your personal information with our affiliates and business partners in order to improve the products, services and offers provided to you as well as our affiliates and business partners. Where this occurs, we require our business partners and affiliates to honour this privacy policy and the provisions of POPIA generally. 7.2. We maintain a strict “No-Spam” policy. We will also not sell or rent your email address to a third-party. 8. Automatic information 8.1. This information enables us to run site usage tools and create statistics about our site. 8.2. These statistics give us a better understanding of how our site is being used and what we can do to make it more useful to visitors. 8.3. If you are an existing customer and we have your information already on file, provided that we obtained such personal information with your authorisation or from a competent person authorised to provide consent, we may use individual information or aggregated information to enhance our relationship with you or improve our service. 9. Use of “cookies” 9.1. From time to time, the Inclusive Society Institute may send a cookie to your computer. 9.2. A cookie is a small piece of data sent to your browser from a web server and stored on your computer’s hard drive. 9.3. A cookie can’t read data off your hard disk or read cookie files created by other sites. Cookies do not damage your system. No personal information is stored in this cookie. 9.4. We use cookies to identify unique website users and the areas of the Inclusive Society Institute website you have visited. This information may be used to personalise our services to you. We do not record any information other than how you interact with the Inclusive Society Institute website. 9.5. You can choose whether to accept cookies by changing the settings of your browser. You can reset your browser to refuse all cookies or allow your browser to show you when a cookie is being sent. If you choose not to accept these cookies, your experience at our site and other websites may be diminished and some features may not work as intended. 9.6. The Inclusive Society Institute may use remarketing to reach users who have previously visited specific pages on the Inclusive Society Institute website and to communicate relevant messages to users, related to the content on that page and the user’s interest. These ads will be shown on sites across the internet by third-party vendors including Google who use cookies to serve ads based on the user’s past visits on the Inclusive Society Institute website. 9.7. Users can opt-out of use of cookies by visiting the double click opt-out page. 9.8. The Inclusive Society Institute cannot be held liable for a user’s personalised information changing or being deleted as a result of the user’s disablement or deletion of cookies. 10. How are single-pixel gifs or tracking scripts used? 10.1. The Inclusive Society Institute Site/ Webpages may use both single-pixel GIF images and tracking scripts, sometimes referred to as web bugs or web beacons, to evaluate website interactivity and gather both general statistical information and individual information relating to content accessed. 10.2. The Inclusive Society Institute may use tracking scripts that can track personal information from cookies that may have been previously placed on a user’s computer and are able to identify individual users who have interacted with email communications sent from the Inclusive Society Institute. 11. Email/other electronic/online communication 11.1. The Inclusive Society Institute, from time-to-time, distributes newsletters, reports, event invitations, and notices/announcements relating to Inclusive Society Institute activities that we believe will interest Inclusive Society Institute clients. 11.2. The Inclusive Society Institute recognises that users may not wish to be contacted about new or related services; therefore, you may opt-out of any email marketing or newsletters that may result from use of the site. When you receive an email, you will be given instructions on how to remove yourself from that list. This opt out will not prevent the Inclusive Society Institute from sending transactional communication which we are by law required to send to you. 11.3. All our email communications are tracked to evaluate interaction success and to understand better how stakeholders are responding to communications. 11.4. Typically, the Inclusive Society Institute uses email tagging to identify the links in the email on which you click and how you interact with the Inclusive Society Institute Webpages. This information may be linked to the unique cookie stored on your hard drive. 12. Collection of anonymous data 12.1. The Inclusive Society Institute may use standard technology to collect information about the use of the Inclusive Society Institute Webpages. This technology is not able to identify individual users but simply allows the Inclusive Society Institute to collect statistics. 13. Security 13.1. The Inclusive Society Institute takes reasonable technological measures to ensure the security and integrity of information submitted to or collected by the Inclusive Society Institute Webpages, but cannot under any circumstances be held liable for any loss or other damage sustained by you as a result of unlawful access to or dissemination of any personal information by a third party. 13.2. If you suspect a breach or where a breach may have taken place and this comes to your knowledge, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can address the problem. 14. Links to other websites 14.1. The Inclusive Society Institute has no control over, and accepts no responsibility for, the privacy practices of any third-party websites to which hyperlinks may have been provided and the Inclusive Society Institute strongly recommends that you review the privacy statement of any website you visit before you use it any further. 14.2. Because the Inclusive Society Institute is not responsible for any representations, information, warranties or content on any third-party website (including websites that serve as social networks like Facebook or Twitter), the Inclusive Society Institute does not exercise control over the privacy policies of these third parties and you should refer to the privacy policy of these third parties should you wish to see how they protect your privacy. 14.3. The Inclusive Society Institute may enter into arrangements with its partners and other third-party suppliers in order for them to provide services to you. Those arrangements may require us to disclose your personal information to them, whether in person or by means of an application. 14.4. If a third party asks us for any of your personal information, we will share it with them only if: 14.4.1. you have already given your consent for the disclosure of this information to that third party; or 14.4.2. we have a legal or contractual duty to give the information to that third party. 15. What else should I know about my privacy when online? 15.1. The Inclusive Society Institute takes all reasonable steps to protect your personal information and maintain confidentiality. However, we cannot guarantee the security or integrity of any information you transmit to us online and you agree that you do this at your own risk. 15.2. Whenever you voluntarily disclose personal information online – for example through email, discussion lists, or elsewhere – that information can be collected and used by others. In short, if you post personal information online that is accessible to the public, you may receive unsolicited messages from other parties in return. 16. Disclaimer 16.1. The Site and all information, content, tools and materials are provided by the Inclusive Society Institute on an “as is” and “as available” basis, unless we inform you in writing 16.2. The Inclusive Society Institute does not guarantee the operation of the Site or the information, content, tools or materials on the Site. You agree that you use the Site at your own risk. 16.3. The Inclusive Society Institute does not guarantee that; (i) the Site; (ii) the information, content, tools or materials included on the Site; (iii) the servers; or (iv) any electronic communications sent by us are free from viruses or other harmful components. The Inclusive Society Institute will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from your use of the Site or from any information, content, tools or materials included on or otherwise made available to you through the Site, including for direct, incidental, punitive and/or consequential damages 16.4. We are fully committed to providing you with the best possible service. However, we are not responsible for: 16.4.1. any interrupted, delayed or failed transmission, storage or delivery of information due to power failures, equipment or software malfunction, natural disasters, fire, labour unrest, or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the Inclusive Society Institute; or 16.4.2. any inaccurate, incomplete or inadequate information obtained from the Site and supplied by you. 17. Phising and spoofing 17.1. If you receive unsolicited e-mails that appear to be from the Inclusive Society Institute which request you to provide personal information (such as your credit card number), or that ask you to verify or confirm your personal information by clicking on a link, it is most likely that the e-mail was sent by a “phisher” or “spoofer.” 17.2. The Inclusive Society Institute will never ask for this type of information in an e-mail, and we strongly recommend that you do not respond to these e-mails and that you do not click on the link. Responding to “phishing” places you and your personal information at risk. The Inclusive Society Institute cannot be responsible for any consequences resulting from your response to any email sent by a “phisher” or a “spoofer”. 18. Data processing outside South Africa 18.1. You agree that we may transfer your personal information outside South Africa: 18.1.1. if you give us an email address that is hosted outside South Africa; or 18.1.2. to administer certain services, for example, cloud services. 18.2. We will ensure that any country, company or person that we pass your personal information to agrees to treat your information with the same level of protection as we are obliged to. 19. Correction of personal information 19.1. You have the right to know what personal information we hold about you. If you wish to receive information in this regard, please complete an ‘Access Request Form’ on the Inclusive Society Institute’s Privacy Hub to obtain the information you would like. We will take all reasonable steps to confirm your identity before providing details of your personal information. 19.2. Please note that we are legally entitled to charge a fee for this service which will be advised at the time of your request. 19.3. You have the right to ask us to update, correct or delete your personal information. Where we cannot delete your personal information, we will take all steps to make it anonymous. You agree that we may keep your personal information until you ask us to delete or destroy it. This applies unless the law requires us to keep it or dispose thereof. 20. Which laws apply to this privacy statement 20.1. This privacy policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, and you consent to the jurisdiction of the South African courts in respect of any dispute which may arise out of or in connection with the formation, interpretation, substance or application of this privacy policy 21. Use of personal information contrary to the privacy statement 21.1. If you believe that we have used your personal information contrary to this Policy, you are requested to attempt to resolve any concerns with us. If you are not satisfied thereafter, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator, under the Protection of Personal Information Ac 21.2. The Information Regulator (South Africa) 21.2.1. Physical address: JD House, 27 Stiemans Street, Braamfontein 21.2.2. P O Box 31533, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017 21.2.3. Complaints email: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za 21.2.4. General enquiries email: inforeg@justice.gov.za 22. Queries 22.1. If you have any queries about this privacy policy, please contact us.

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POPI Policy Protection of personal information policy 1. Policy statement 1.1. The Inclusive Society Institute processes personal information of its employees, members, clients, suppliers, and other data subjects from time to time. As such, it is obliged to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) as well as the Promotion of Access to Information Act No. 2 of 2000 (“PAIA”). 1.2 In line with this, the Inclusive Society Institute is committed to protecting its members’/clients’/supplier’s/employees’ and other data subjects’ privacy and ensuring that their personal information is used appropriately, transparently, securely and in accordance with applicable laws. 1.3 This Policy sets out the manner in which the Inclusive Society Institute deals with such personal information and provides clarity on the general purpose for which the information is used, as well as how data subjects can participate in this process in relation to their personal information. 1.4 In addition to this policy, the institute has also developed a manual and made it available as prescribed under the PAIA Act. Where parties/requesters submit requests for information disclosure in terms of this manual, internal measures have been developed, together with adequate systems to process requests for information or access thereto. 2. Objectives 2.1. To ensure legislative compliance (POPIA and PAIA ) in respect of all personal information that the Inclusive Society Institute collects and processes. 2.2. To inform employees and clients as to how their personal information is used, disclosed and destroyed. 2.3. To ensure that personal information is only used for the purpose for which it was collected. 2.4. To prevent unauthorised access to and use of personal information. 3. Definitions 3.1. “Biometric information” means the physical, physiological, or behavioural identification, including finger printing, amongst others. 3.2. “Processing” means: 3.2.1. The collection, receipt, recording organisation, collation, storage, updating, modification, retrieval, alteration, consultation or use; 3.2.2. Dissemination by means of transmission, distribution or making available in any form; 3.2.2. Merging, linking, erasure or destruction of information. 3.3. “PAIA” means the Promotion of Access to Information Act No. 2 of 2000. 3.4. “POPIA” means the Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 of 2013. 3.5. “Regulator” means the Information Regulator established in terms of POPIA. 4. Collection of personal information 4.1. The Inclusive Society Institute collects and processes various items of information pertaining to its employees, members, clients, suppliers and other data subjects. The information collected is based on need and it will be processed for that need/purpose only. Whenever possible, the Inclusive Society Institute will inform the relevant party of the information required (mandatory) and which information is deemed optional. 4.2. The employee, member or client will be informed of the consequence/s of failing to provide such personal information and any prejudice which may be incurred due to non-disclosure. For example, the Inclusive Society Institute may not be able to employ an individual without certain personal information relating to that individual or the organisation may not be in a position to render services to a client in the absence of certain information which is required. 4.3. The Inclusive Society Institute will process information in a manner that is lawful and reasonable (i.e., will not infringe the privacy of the individual or company). 4.4. Where consent is required for the processing of information, such consent will be obtained. 4.5. Information will be processed under the following circumstances: 4.5.1. When carrying out actions for the conclusion or performance of a contract; 4.5.2. When complying with an obligation imposed by law on the Institute; 4.5.3. For the protection of a legitimate interest of the data subject; 4.5.4. Where necessary, for pursuing the legitimate interests of the Institute or of an authorised third party to whom the information is supplied. 4.6. Examples of the personal information the Inclusive Society Institute collects includes, but is not limited to: 4.6.1. Information relating to the race, gender, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental health, well-being, disability, religion, conscience, belief, culture, language and birth of an employee; 4.6.2. Information relating to the education or the medical, financial, criminal or employment history (this includes disciplinary action) of an employee; 4.6.3. Banking and account information; 4.6.4. Contact information; 4.6.5. Trade union membership and political persuasion; 4.6.6. Any identifying number, symbol, email address, telephone number, location information, online identifier or other particular assignment related to the employee, member or client; 4.6.7. The biometric information of the employee, member, client or data subject; and 4.6.8. The personal opinions, views or preferences of an employee (also performance appraisals or correspondence) and the views or opinions of another individual about the person. 4.7. The Inclusive Society Institute shall not process special personal information without complying with the specific provisions of the POPI Act. Special information includes personal information concerning: 4.7.1. the religious or philosophical beliefs, race or ethnic origin, trade union membership, political persuasion, health, sex life or biometric information of a data subject; or 4.7.2. the criminal behaviour of a data subject, where such information relates to the alleged commission by a data subject of any offence committed or the disposal of such proceedings 4.8. Collection of employee information: 4.8.1. For the purposes of this Policy, employees include potential, past and existing employees of the Inclusive Society Institute. Independent contractors are treated on the same basis where the collection of information is concerned. 4.8.2. When appointing new employees/contractors, the Inclusive Society Institute requires information, including, but not limited to that listed above, from prospective employees/contractors, in order to process the information on the system/s. Such information is reasonably necessary for the Institute’s record purposes, as well as to ascertain if the prospective employee/contractor meets the requirements, for the position which he/she is being appointed to/contracted for and is suitable for appointment. 4.8.3. The Inclusive Society Institute will use and process such employee information, as set out below, for purposes including, but not limited to, its employment records and to make lawful decisions in respect of that employee and its business. 4.8.4. Use of employee information: Employees’ personal information will only be used for the purpose for which it was collected and intended. This includes, but is not limited to: 4.8.4.1. Submissions to the Department of Labour; 4.8.4.2. Submissions to the Receiver of Revenue; 4.8.4.3. For audit and recordkeeping purposes; 4.8.4.4. In connection with legal proceedings; 4.8.4.5. In connection with and to comply with legal and regulatory requirements; 4.8.4.6. In connection with any administrative functions of the Institute; 4.8.4.7. Disciplinary action or any other action to address the employee’s conduct or capacity; 4.8.4.8. In respect of any employment benefits that the employee is entitled to; 4.8.4.9. Pre- and post-employment checks and screening; and 4.8.4.10. Any other relevant purpose of which the employee has been notified. 4.8.5. Should information be processed for any other reason; the employee will be informed accordingly. Collection of 4.9. Collection of Member/Client/Supplier information: 4.9.1. For purposes of this Policy, clients include potential, past and existing members and clients. Suppliers include all vendors which contract with the Inclusive Society Institute, whether once off or recurring, in respect of products and services. 4.9.2. The Inclusive Society Institute collects and processes its members’, clients’ and suppliers’ personal information, such as that mentioned hereunder. The type of information will depend on the need for which it is collected and will be processed for that purpose only. Further examples of personal information collected from clients include, but is not limited to: 4.9.3. The Inclusive Society Institute also collects and processes member/clients’ personal information for marketing purposes in order to ensure that its products and services remain relevant to its clients and potential clients. 4.9.4. Use of member/client/supplier information: 4.9.4.1. The member/client/supplier’s personal information will only be used for the purpose for which it was collected and as agreed. This may include, but not be limited to: 4.9.4.2. Providing products or services to members/clients; 4.9.4.3. In connection with sending accounts and communication to a member/client in respect of services rendered; 4.9.4.4. Payment of suppliers and communication in respect of services rendered; 4.9.4.5. Referral to other service providers; 4.9.4.6. Confirming, verifying and updating member/client/supplier details; 4.9.4.7. Conducting market or customer satisfaction research; 4.9.4.8. For audit and record keeping purposes; 4.9.4.9. In connection with legal proceedings; and 4.9.4.10. In connection with and to comply with legal and regulatory requirements or when it is otherwise allowed by law. 4.10. Disclosure of personal information 4.10.1. The Inclusive Society Institute may share employees’ and member/clients/suppliers’ personal information with authorised third parties as well as obtain information from such third parties for reasons set out above. 4.10.2. The Inclusive Society Institute may also disclose employees’ or member/clients/suppliers’ information where there is a duty or a right to disclose in terms of applicable legislation, the law or where it may be necessary to protect the rights of the organisation or it is in the interests of the data subject. 5. Safeguarding of personal information and consent 5.1. The Inclusive Society Institute shall review its security controls and processes on a regular basis to ensure that personal information is secure. 5.2. It will take appropriate, reasonable technical and organisational measures to prevent loss or damage or unauthorised destruction of personal information, and unlawful access to or processing of personal information. This will be achieved by – 5.2.1. Identifying internal and external risks; 5.2.2. Establishing and maintaining appropriate safeguards; 5.2.3. Regularly verifying these safeguards and their implementation; 5.2.4. Updating the safeguards; and 5.2.5. Implementing generally accepted information security practices and procedures. 5.3. The Inclusive Society Institute shall appoint an Information Officer and Deputy Information Officer who is/are responsible for compliance with the conditions of the lawful processing of personal information and other provisions of POPIA. 5.3.1. Information Officer details 5.3.1.1. Information Officer Name: Daryl Swanepoel, Chief Executive Officer Telephone number: 021 201 1589 Postal address: P O Box 12609, Mill Street, Cape Town, 8010 Physical address: 1006 One Thibault, 1 Thibault Square, Cape Town, 8001 Email address: ceo@inclusivesociety.org.za 5.3.1.2. Deputy Information Officer Name: Edwin Mc Queen, Corporate Services Officer Telephone number: 021 201 1589 Postal address: P O Box 12609, Mill Street, Cape Town, 8010 Physical address: 1006 One Thibault, 1 Thibault Square , Cape Town, 8001 Email address: admin@inclusivesociety.org.za 5.4. The specific responsibilities of the Information Officer and his/her Deputy include – 5.4.1. The development, implementation, monitoring and maintenance of a compliance framework; 5.4.2. The undertaking of a personal information impact assessment to ensure that adequate measures and standards exist in order to comply with the conditions for the lawful processing of personal information; 5.4.3. The development, monitoring and maintenance of a manual, as well as the making available thereof, as prescribed in section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000); 5.4.4. The development of internal measures, together with adequate systems, to process requests for information or access thereto; and 5.4.5. To ensure that Institute staff awareness sessions are conducted regarding the provisions of the Act, regulations made in terms of the Act, codes of conduct, or information obtained from the Regulator. 5.5. Employment contracts/addendums thereto, containing relevant consent clauses for the use and storage of employee information, or any other action so required, in terms of POPIA, must be signed by every employee. 5.6. On an ongoing basis, all suppliers, insurers and other third-party service providers are required to sign a service level agreement guaranteeing their commitment to the Protection of Personal Information. 5.7. Consent to process client/member/supplier information is obtained from clients/members (or a person who has been given authorisation from the client/member to provide the client/member’s personal information) and suppliers at sign on/appointment/contracting. 6. Direct marketing 6.1. The institute shall ensure that: 6.1.1. It does not process any personal information for the purpose of direct marketing (by means of any form of electronic communication, including automatic calling machines, SMS’s or e-mail) unless the data subject has given his, her or its consent to the processing, or is an existing customer. 6.1.2. It will only approach data subjects, whose consent is required and who have not previously withheld such consent, once in order to request the consent. This will be done in the prescribed manner and form. 6.1.3. The data subjects will only be approached for the purpose of direct marketing of the Inclusive Society Institute’s own products or services. In all instances, the data subject shall be given a reasonable opportunity to object, free of charge and in a manner free of unnecessary formality, to such use of his, her or its electronic details at the time when the information is collected. 6.1.4. Any communication for the purpose of direct marketing will contain details of the identity of the sender or the person on whose behalf the communication has been sent and an address or other contact details to which the recipient may send a request that such communications cease. 7. Transfer of information outside of South Africa 7.1. The Inclusive Society Institute will not transfer personal information about a data subject to a third party who is in a foreign country unless one or more of the following apply: 7.1.1. the third party is subject to a law, binding corporate rules or a binding agreement which provides an adequate level of protection of personal information and effectively upholds principles for reasonable processing of the information; 7.1.2. the data subject consents to the transfer; 7.1.3. the transfer is necessary for the performance of a contract between the data subject and the Institute; 7.1.4. the transfer is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract concluded in the interest of the data subject between the Institute and a third party; or 7.1.5. the transfer is for the benefit of the data subject, and it is not reasonably practicable to obtain the consent of the data subject to that transfer and if it were reasonably practicable to obtain such consent, the data subject would be likely to give it. 8. Recording systems 8.1. Video footage and/or voice/telephone calls that have been recorded, processed and stored constitute personal information. As such the Inclusive Society Institute will make all employees, members, clients or data subjects aware as to the use of any recording systems. 9. Security breaches 9.1. Should the Inclusive Society Institute detect a security breach on any of its systems that contain personal information, it shall take the required steps to assess the nature and extent of the breach in order to ascertain if any information has been compromised. 9.2. The Inclusive Society Institute shall notify the affected parties should it have reason to believe that their information has been compromised. Such notification shall only be made where the organisation can identify the data subject to which the information relates. Where it is not possible it may be necessary to consider website publication and whatever else the Information Regulator prescribes. 9.3. Notification will be provided in writing by means of either: 9.3.1. Email; 9.3.2. registered mail; or 9.3.3. the organisation’s website 9.4. The notification shall provide the following information where possible: 9.4.1. Description of possible consequences of the breach; 9.4.2. Measures taken to remedythe breach; 9.4.3. Recommendations to be taken by the data subject to mitigate adverse effects; and 9.4.4. The identity of the party responsible for the breach. 9.5. In addition to the above, the Inclusive Society Institute shall notify the Regulator of any breach and/or compromise to personal information in its possession and work closely with and comply with any recommendations issued by the Regulator. 9.6. The following will apply in this regard: 9.6.1. The Information Officer will be responsible for overseeing the investigation; 9.6.2. The Information Officer will be responsible for reporting to the Information Regulator within 3 working days of a breach/ compromise to personal information; 9.6.3. The Information Officer will be responsible for reporting to the Data Subject(s) within 3 working days, as far as is reasonable and practicable, of a breach/ compromise to personal information. 9.6.4. The timeframes above are guidelines and depending on the merits of the situation may require earlier or later reporting. 10. Access and correction of personal information 10.1. Employees and members/clients have the right to request access to any personal information that the Inclusive Society Institute holds about them. 10.2.Employees and members/clients have the right to request the Inclusive Society Institute to update, correct or delete their personal information on reasonable grounds. Such requests must be made to the Information Officer (see details above) or to the Inclusive Society Institute’s head office (see details below). 10.3. Where an employee or member/client objects to the processing of their personal information, the Inclusive Society Institute may no longer process said personal information. The consequences of the failure to give consent to process the personal information must be set out before the employee or client confirms his/her objection. 10.4. The member/client or employee must provide reasons for the objection to the processing of his/her personal information. 10.4.1 Head office details 10.4.2 Name: Inclusive Society Institute 10.4.3 Telephone number: 021 201 1589 10.4.4 Postal address: Box 12609, Mill Street, Cape Town, 8010 10.4.5 Physical address: 1006 One Thibault, 1 Thibault Square , Cape Town, 8001 10.4.6 Email address: admin@inclusivesociety.org.za 11. Retention of records 11.1. The Inclusive Society Institute is obligated to retain certain information, as prescribed by law. This includes but is not limited to the following: 11.1.1. With regard to the Companies Act No. 71 of 2008 and the Companies Amendment Act No. 3 of 2011, hard copies of the documents mentioned below must be retained for 7 years: 11.1.2. Any documents, accounts, books, writing, records or other information that a company is required to keep in terms of the Act; 11.1.3. Notice and minutes of all meetings, including resolutions adopted; 11.1.4. Copies of reports presented at the annual general meeting; and 11.1.5. Copies of annual financial statements required by the Act and copies of accounting records as required by the Act. 11.2. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act No. 75 of 1997, as amended, requires the organisation to retain records relating to its staff for a period of no less than 3 years. 12. Amendments to this policy 12.1. Amendments to this Policy will take place from time to time subject to the discretion of the Inclusive Society Institute and pursuant to any changes in the law. Such changes will be brought to the attention of employees, members and clients where it affects them. 13. Requests for information 13.1. In terms of requests to be processed under POPIA, the following forms shall be used – 13.1.1. Objection to the processing of personal information – a data subject who wishes to object to the processing of personal information in terms of section 11(3)(a) of the Act, must submit the objection to the responsible party. 13.1.2. Request for correction or deletion of personal information or destruction or deletion of record of personal information – a data subject who wishes to request a correction or deletion of personal information or the destruction or deletion of a record of personal information in terms of section 24(1) of the Act, must submit a request to the responsible party. 13.1.3. Request for data subject’s consent to process personal information – a responsible party who wishes to process the personal information of a data subject for the purpose of direct marketing by electronic communication must submit a request for written consent to that data subject. 13.1.4. Submission of complaint – Any person who wishes to submit a complaint contemplated in section 74(1) of the Act must submit such a complaint to the Regulator on Part I of Form 5. A responsible party or a data subject who wishes to submit a complaint contemplated in section 74(2) of the Act must submit such a complaint to the Regulator on Part II. 13.2. In terms of requests for information under PAIA, the provisions of the PAIA Sec 51 Manual must be complied with. 13.3. Any requests and/ or advice can be directed to the Information Officer set out in this policy and in the Sec 51 PAIA manual.

Panel and Roundtable Discussions Understanding the root causes of violence in South African Society (Gender based violence) South Africa has one of the highest rates of violence against women (and children) in the world. It is generally accepted that it has reached epidemic proportions. Whilst much effort is going into measures aimed at preventing and treating the symptoms of the scourge, the ISI is eager to gain an understanding as to the root causes behind the phenomena in order to effectively design measures to combat it. Understanding the root causes of violence in South African Society (Xenophobia) South Africa has been experiencing serious flame-ups and violence against foreigners. The recent xenophobic attacks in areas across the country have had a material impact on the economy and have harmed the country’s international relations. Whilst much effort is going into measures aimed at preventing and treating the symptoms of the scourge, the ISI is eager to gain an understanding as to the root causes behind the phenomena in order to effectively design measures to combat it. Towards an economic compact: Lessons from Germany’s ‘Concerted Action’ The South African economy is in a precarious position. Amongst other economic indicators, business confidence is at a twenty-year low, manufacturing confidence is down, unemployment is at an all-time high, government debt levels are moving into the danger zone, whilst economic growth remains stubbornly stagnant. The ISI considers conditions now to be conducive to engaging society on the need for an economic compact between the various economic role players. Such a compact would allow for special and calming measures aimed at stimulating investment, job creation, the introduction of less intrusive labour action, fast-tracking of economic decision-making rules, etcetera. Drawing from the German “Konzertierte Aktion” experience, the idea of coordinating behaviour between government, local authorities, trade unions and the Central Bank, will be explored. Land expropriation without compensation The ANC government resolved to introduce land reform policy that would allow for expropriation without compensation. Amendments to section 25 of the Constitution are currently before parliament. Whilst the ANC has been clear on its pronouncement that the measures will not include any ‘land grab’ scenarios, nor will they be designed in a manner that would harm the economy, the lack of a clearly defined policy, serves as a constraint on foreign direct investment and growth. These discussions will aim to consolidate current land reform thinking in the ruling party and will serve as an indicator as to the direction that the policy is taking. Progressive Business roundtable series The ISI will undertake a quarterly series of roundtable discussions with progressive business, for example on mining: value beyond compliance. The ISI, in choosing relevant topics for discussion, will be guided by the ANC’s January the 8th policy statement, the president’s state of the nation address and current day developments within the economy.

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PAIA Manual Manual in terms of Section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (the “act”) 1. Instruction 1.1. The Inclusive Society Institute, founded in 2019, is an autonomous and independent institution that functions independently from any other entity. It is founded for the purpose of supporting and further deepening multi-party democracy. The Inclusive Society Institute's work is motivated by its desire to achieve non-racialism, non-sexism, social justice and cohesion, economic development and equality in South Africa, through a value system that embodies the social and national democratic principles associated with a developmental state. It recognises that a well-functioning democracy requires well-functioning political formations that are suitably equipped and capacitated. It further acknowledges that South Africa is inextricably linked to the ever-transforming and interdependent global world, which necessitates international and multilateral cooperation. As such, the Inclusive Society Institute also seeks to achieve its ideals at a global level through cooperation with like-minded parties and organs of civil society who share its basic values. Whilst the institute undertakes research through the lens of social and national democratic values and principles, it is pragmatic, not dogmatic, in its approach. 1.2. This manual outlines the implementation of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) (and aspects of Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)) at the Inclusive Society Institute, and lists the primary records held by the institute, which can be accessed in accordance with the provisions of law. It further sets out how people can access information in terms of POPIA. 2. Institute contact details The Chief Executive Officer, as head of the institute, and through the delegation of authority by the Institute’s board, has been appointed as the Information Officer, whose details appear hereunder for purposes of dealing with all matters in connection with requests for information on the Inclusive Society Institute’s behalf, and to ensure compliance with the PAIA statute. 2.1. Designated/duly authorised persons: Information Officer: Daryl Swanepoel (Chief Executive Officer) Deputy Information Officer: Edwin Mc Queen (Corporate Services Officer) 2.2. Contact Details: Postal Address: P.O. Box 12609, Mill Street, Cape Town, 8010 Street Address: 1006 One Thibault, 1 Thibault Square , Cape Town, 8001 Telephone Number: 021 201 1589 Email: admin@inclusivesociety.org.za 3. Description of guide referred to in section 10 3.1.The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has compiled a guide, as required by Section 10 of the Act, containing such information as may reasonably be required by a person who wishes to exercise any right contemplated in this Act. It is available in all of the official languages. The Guide is available for inspection, inter alia, at the office of the Human Rights Commission, located at 29 Princess of Wales Terrace, corner York and St. Andrews Street, Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng and at www.sahrc.org.za For further information please contact the SAHRC: E-mail: paia@sahrc.org.za Postal address: Private Bag 2700, Houghton, 2041 Telephone: 011 484 8300 Fax: 011 484 0582 Click here to view or download the guide. 4. The Act 4.1.The PAIA statute grants a requester access to records of a private body, if the record is required for the exercise or protection of appropriate legal rights. If a public body lodges a request, the public body must be acting in the public interest. 4.2.Requests in terms hereof shall be made in accordance with the prescribed procedures, and where applicable at the rates provided. The forms and tariffs are dealt with in paragraphs 6 and 7 of the Act. 4.3.Requesters are referred to the Guide in terms of Section 10 which has been compiled by the South African Human Rights Commission, which will contain information for the purposes of exercising Constitutional Rights. The Guide is available from the SAHRC. 4.4.The contact details of the Commission are: Postal Address: Private Bag 2700, Houghton, 2041 Telephone Number: 011 877 3600 Fax Number: 011 403 0625 Website: www.sahrc.org.za 5. Records automatically available 5.1. The following Records are automatically available without a person having to request access in terms of the Act: 5.1.1. The web page www.inclusivesociety.org.za is accessible to anyone who has access to the Internet. The Inclusive Society Institute’s website hosts the following categories of information: 5.1.1.1. Products and Services 5.1.1.2. Membership (individual and corporate) 5.1.1.3. Media reports and releases 5.1.1.4. Reports, Occasional Papers and Journal for Inclusive Public Policy 5.1.2. Product and promotional brochures/pamphlets 5.1.3. News and marketing information 5.1.4. Corporate communications 5.1.5. Other literature intended for public viewing 6. A pplicable legislation 6.1. Legislation 6.1.1. Attorneys Act 53 of 1979 6.1.2. Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 6.1.3. Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003 6.1.4. Businesses Act 71 of 1991 6.1.5. Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993 6.1.6. Competition Act 89 of 1998 6.1.7. Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 6.1.8. Copyright Act 98 of 1978 6.1.9. Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 6.1.10. Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 6.1.11. Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001 6.1.12. Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 6.1.13. Insolvency Act 24 of 1936 6.1.14. Insurance Act 27 of 1943 6.1.15. Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Act 38 of 1997 6.1.16. Interception and Monitoring Prohibition Act 127 of 1992 6.1.17. Justice of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act 16 of 1963 6.1.18. Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 6.1.19. National Qualifications Framework Act 67 of 2008 6.1.20. Nonprofit Organisations Act 71 of 1997 6.1.21. Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 6.1.22. Prevention of Organised Crime Act 121 of 1998 6.1.23. Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 6.1.24. Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 6.1.25. Protection of Business Act 99 of 1978 6.1.26. Skills Development Act 97 of 1998 6.1.27. Skills Development Levies Act 9 of 1999 6.1.28. Co-operatives Act 14 of 2005 6.1.29. Fund-raising Act 107 of 1978 6.1.30. National Credit Act 34 of 2005 6.1.31. Trade Marks Act 194 of 1993 6.1.32. Trust Property Control Act 57 of 1988 6.1.33. Unemployment Insurance Act 63 of 2001 6.1.34. Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act 4 0f 2002 6.1.35. Value Added Tax Act 89 of 1991 7. Schedule of records 7.1. General information about the Inclusive Society Institute can be accessed via the internet on www.inclusivesociety.org.za which is available to all persons who have access to the internet 7.2.The subjects on which the private body holds records and the categories on each subject in terms of Section 51(1)(e) are as listed below. Please note that a requester is not automatically allowed access to these records and that access to them may be refused in accordance with Sections 62 to 69 of the Act: 8. Purpose of processing of personal information 8.1. The Inclusive Society Institute processes personal information: 8.1.1. To support engagement with the media 8.1.2. To support engagement with service providers 8.1.3. To support engagement with members, customers and the general public 8.1.4. To support engagement with industry bodies 8.1.5. To support the recruitment and management of staff 8.1.6. To support relationships with statutory and other authorities 8.1.7. To support sales and marketing activities 9. Data subjects categories and their personal information 9.1. The following data subjects, and personal information processed, have been identified by the organisation: 9.1.1. Employees: record of employee life cycle 9.1.2. Funders and donors: records as maintained by Public Affairs 9.1.3. Members 9.1.4. Corporate Customers 9.1.5. General public: tracking general enquiries and web site visits 9.1.6. Industry bodies: membership records 9.1.7. International Affiliates 9.1.8. Media: records of media interactions 9.1.9. Service providers: record of service provider life cycle 9.1.10. Statutory and other authorities: contact details 10. Planned recipients of personal information 10.1. Employee Provident Fund 10.2. Employee Benefits providers (Wellness, tax assist etc.) 10.3. Trade union 10.4. Medical Schemes 10.5. Recruitment Agencies 10.6. Telecommunication providers 10.7. Financial institutions 10.8. Funders and donors 10.9. Industry bodies 10.10. Operators (service providers) 10.11. Statutory authorities 10.12. Media 11. Planned trans-border flows of personal information 11.1. Flows to international affiliates. 11.2. Flows to operators (service providers) 11.3. Flows to donors and funders. 11.4. Flows through the use of social media. 12. Security measures to protect personal information 12.1. Physical security measures 12.2. Access controls 12.3. Home and mobile measures 12.4. Internal security measures 12.5. Cyber security measures 12.6. Anti-spam measures 12.7. Anti-virus measures 12.8. Firewalls 12.9. Password control 12.10. Training in information security and other POPIA requirements 12.11. Selective training of key staff 12.12. Policies for information security 12.13. Comprehensive coverage of all IT-related issues 12.14. Audits of information security 12.15. Provisions around security in all provider contracts/agreements 13. Form of request 13.1. The requester must complete Form C and submit this form together with a request fee, to the person delegated to deal with requests (for “the Information Officer”). 13.2. The form must be submitted using any of the methods noted below: 13.2.1. Postal Address: PO Box 12609, Mill Street, Cape Town, 8010 13.2.2. Physical Address: 1006 One Thibault, 1 Thibault Square , Cape Town, 8001 13.2.3. Tel: 021 201 1589 13.2.4. E-mail: admin@inclusivesociety.org.za 13.3. The requester must provide sufficient detail on the request form to enable the designated head to identify the record and the requester: 13.3.1. The requester should indicate which form of access is required. 13.3.2. The requester should indicate if any other manner is to be used to inform the requester and state the necessary particulars to be so informed. 13.3.3. The requester must identify the right that is sought to be exercised or to be protected and provide an explanation of why the requested record is required for the exercise or protection of that right. 13.3.4. If a request is made on behalf of another person, the requester must then submit proof of the capacity in which the requester is making the request to the satisfaction of the designated head of the private body. 13.3.5. A requester who seeks access to a record containing personal information about that requester is not required to pay the request fee. 13.3.6. Every other requester, who is not a personal requester, must pay the required request fee 13.3.7. The Information Officer must notify the requester (other than a personal requester) by notice, requiring the requester to pay the prescribed fee (if any) before further processing the request. 13.3.8. The fee that the requester must pay to a private body is currently R50,00. The requester may lodge an application to the court against the tender or payment of the request fees. 13.3.9. After the Information Officer has made a decision on the request, the requester must be notified in the required form. 13.3.10. If the request is granted then a further access fee must be paid for the search, reproduction, preparation and for any time that has exceeded the prescribed hours to search and prepare the record for disclosure. 13.4. The Inclusive Society Institute has the right to reject any request for information submitted in terms of Sections 62 to 70 of Chapter 4 of PAIA. 14. Availability of the manual 14.1.This manual is available for inspection at the Head Offices of the Inclusive Society Institute, free of charge, or from the SAHRC. Signature omitted for security reasons, signed copy available on request. Information Officer of the Inclusive Society Institute: Daryl Swanepoel Signed copy available on request. 15. Fees in respect of private bodies 15.1. The following is a breakdown of the fees structure for the purposes of determining the manner in which fees relating to a request for access to a record of a private body, are to be calculated: 15.1.1. In accordance with Part III of Regulation 187 published in the Government Gazette on 15 February 2002: 15.1.1. The fee for a copy of the manual as contemplated in regulation 9(2)(c) is R1,10 for every photocopy of an A4-size page or part thereof. 15.1.2. The fees for reproduction referred to in regulation 11(1) are as follows: 15.1.2.1 For every photocopy of an A4-size page or part thereof R1,10 15.1.2.2 For every printed copy of an A4-size page or part thereof held on a computer or in electronic or machine-readable form R0,75 15.1.2.3 For a copy in a computer-readable form on USB R 70,00 15.1.2.4 For a transcription of visual images, for an A4-size page or part thereof R 40,00 15.1.2.5 For a copy of visual images R 60,00 15.1.2.6 For a transcription of an audio record, for an A4-size page or part thereof R 20,00 15.1.2.7 For a copy of an audio record R 30,00 15.1.2. The request fee payable by a requester, other than a personal requester, referred to in Regulation 11(2) is R50,00. 15.1.3. The access fees payable by a requester referred to in Regulation 11(3) are as follows 15.1.3.1 For every photocopy of an A4-size page or part thereof R 1,10 15.1.3.2 For every printed copy of an A4-size page or part; thereof held on a computer or in electronic or machine-readable form R 0,75 15.1.3.3 For a copy in a computer-readable form on USB R 70,00 15.1.3.4 For a transcription of visual images, for an A4-size page or part thereof R 40,00; 15.1.3.5 For a copy of visual images R 60,00 15.1.3.6 For a transcription of an audio record, for an A4-size page or part thereof R 20,00; 15.1.3.7 For a copy of an audio record R 30,00 15.1.3.8 To search for and prepare the record for disclosure, R 30,00; for each hour or part of an hour reasonably required for such search and preparation. 15.1.4. For purposes of section 54(2) of the Act, the following applies: 15.1.4.1 Six hours as the hours to be exceeded before a deposit is payable 15.1.4.2 One third of the access fee is payable as a deposit by the requester. 15.1.5. The actual postage is payable when a copy of a record must be posted to a requester. Note: This manual is based on “EXAMPLE OF A MANUAL FOR A PRIVATE BODY” issued by the South African Human Rights Commission, amended to meet the needs of the Inclusive Society Institute, with further additions to enhance its usefulness and comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013

What We Do POLICY RESEARCH & ANALYSIS Research to develop and analyse public policy, and assess its implementation CIVIC EDUCATION Civic education aimed at promoting democratic participation, good citizenry and the values espoused by the institute DIALOGUE EVENTS Organise dialogue events aimed at engaging the broader public, policy experts and the political establishment, civil society and sectoral interest groups in policy development and democratic processes PUBLICATIONS Produce publications on politics, public policy and civil issues INTERNATIONAL & MULTILATERAL COOPERATION Facilitate international & multi-lateral cooperation between like-minded political and civil-society organizations to advance the value system and ideas advocated by the institute DEMOCRACY TRAINING Undertake training programmes aimed at equipping political and civil-society formations to fulfill their democratic responsibilities effectively

How We Are Governed Membership & General Assembly Membership of the ISI is open to individuals who have served with distinction the democratic emancipation and education of the South African people, or who have excelled in the fields of politics, public policy and economic development, or who, by their personality, guarantee that they will act fully in line with the ISI’s objectives. The collective membership will, when in sitting during the Annual General Meetings and/or Special Meetings of the membership, comprise the General Assembly. The Board The Board is elected by the General Assembly to oversee the Institute. It manages the affairs of the Institute in accordance with the resolutions of the members as taken from time to time at general meetings of the Institute. The Board is responsible for making and acting on such decisions that are essential to achieve the objectives of the Institute. Meet the Board The Advisory Council The Advisory Council, which is comprised of eminent persons in society, advises and supports the Board on important matters affecting the ISI. It also mediates when disputes arise within the Board. Meet the Advisory Council

Activities Quantifying the impact of restrictive monetary policy on the South Africa economy since 2022 Release of Report Roelof Botha & Ilse Botha Dec 11, 2025 G20 Socio-Economic Rights Barometer Release of Report Inclusive Society Institute Dec 5, 2025 Inclusive Society Institute (ISI) explores Finland’s multilingual education model: 1–5 December 2025 International Engagement Inclusive Society Institute Dec 5, 2025 Republican Constitutionalism: Reviving South African Democracy Release of Occasional Paper Klaus Kotzé Nov 26, 2025 Panel participation: Türkiye's Humanitarian Diplomacy and Assistance in the Peaceful Resolution of Conflicts, Johannesburg, 21 November 2025 Panel Discussion Daryl Swanepoel Nov 21, 2025 Reforming Global Governance or Building a Parallel Order? Release of Occasional Paper Daryl Swanepoel Nov 19, 2025 G20 South African Presidency: Aspirations and Expectations Release of Occasional Paper Daryl Swanepoel Nov 19, 2025 Inclusive Society Institute hosts high-level China-Africa symposium marking 25 years of FOCAC cooperation Conference Inclusive Society Institute Nov 17, 2025 Inclusive Society Institute presents at the Global South Media and Think Tank forum China-Africa Conference, held in South Africa, 12-14 november 2025 Conference Nondumiso Sithole Nov 14, 2025 ISI participates in the 2025 T20 Summit: 13–14 November 2025: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg Conference Daryl Swanepoel Nov 14, 2025 Inclusive Society Institute participates in African Union's 5th APRM Youth Symposium Conference Daryl Swanepoel Nov 11, 2025 The People's Voice: Public Participation and the Soul of South African Democracy Books Daryl Swanepoel Nov 6, 2025 Regulating the Veto: A pragmatic path to United Nations Security Council reform Release of Occasional Paper Daryl Swanepoel Nov 5, 2025 The impact of longevity on fiscal sustainability in South Africa Release of Report Fanie Joubert Oct 29, 2025 Inclusive Society Institute partners with Stellenbosch University’s School for Public Leadership for the 18th International Winelands Conference: 22 – 24 October 2025: Stellenbosch Conference Inclusive Society Institute Oct 24, 2025 US-Africa relations: The case of South Sudan Release of Occasional Paper Melha Biel Oct 15, 2025 REFORMING THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL - Regional Union representation as a pathway to legitimacy and effectiveness Release of Report Daryl Swanepoel Oct 8, 2025 AFRICA'S SECURITY IN TRANSITION: An examination of Africa's contemporary peace and stability challenges Release of Report Odile Bulten Sep 24, 2025 REFORM UN80 - Renewal or Decline? The future of multilateralism at the United Nation's 80th anniversary Release of Report Daryl Swanepoel Sep 17, 2025 The Role of Mother Tongue Education Panel Discussion Inclusive Society Institute Sep 17, 2025 Inclusive Society Institute CEO at the FOGGS Open Consultation Dialogue Event Inclusive Society Institute Sep 15, 2025 Rebuilding South African Airways through strategic partnerships and improved governance Release of Occasional Paper Emil Gumede Sep 10, 2025 RISING DISTRUST: GovDem survey shows sharp increase in anti-immigration sentiment in South Africa Release of Report Daryl Swanepoel Sep 3, 2025 The Gathering Conference Klaus Kotzé Aug 28, 2025 FINANCING AFRICA ON AFRICA’S TERMS: Rethinking development sovereignty in a shifting global order Release of Report Odile Bulten Aug 27, 2025 Reform UN80: Renewal or Decline? Panel Discussion Inclusive Society Institute Aug 25, 2025 Inclusive Society Institute attends Parliament's Social Services Cluster Briefing Government Engagement Daryl Swanepoel Aug 21, 2025 CROSSROADS: Navigating the US-Africa-China triangle in a changing global order Release of Report Daryl Swanepoel Aug 20, 2025 The role of state institutions in supporting constitutional democracy Panel Discussion Inclusive Society Institute Aug 20, 2025 Inclusive Society Institute CEO participates in landmark National Dialogue Convention: 15-16 August 2025 Conference Inclusive Society Institute Aug 16, 2025 Journal for Inclusive Public Policy, Volume 5, Issue 2 Release of JIPP Inclusive Society Institute Aug 6, 2025 Insights from the Local Government Inclusive Growth Index Webinar: Fostering Inclusive Economic Progress Panel Discussion Berenice Marks Aug 6, 2025 Constitutional Insights: Mother Tongue Education Podcasts & Vodcasts Inclusive Society Institute Jul 31, 2025 Constitutional Insights: Role of State Institutions Podcasts & Vodcasts Inclusive Society Institute Jul 31, 2025 Constitutional Insights: What does it mean to be South African? Podcasts & Vodcasts Inclusive Society Institute Jul 31, 2025 Constitutional Insights: Co-operative Government Podcasts & Vodcasts Inclusive Society Institute Jul 31, 2025 Constitutional Insights: Inclusive Electoral System Podcasts & Vodcasts Inclusive Society Institute Jul 31, 2025 ISI engages with the Western Cape First Nations Collective Trust Public Engagement Inclusive Society Institute Jul 29, 2025 Taking the Constitution to the People - Soshanguve South Secondary School, Soshanguve Civic Education Patrick Motsepe Jul 28, 2025 Taking the Constitution to the People - Academy for Christian Education, Brits Civic Education Patrick Motsepe Jul 25, 2025 Taking the Constitution to the People - Eagles College, Brits Civic Education Patrick Motsepe Jul 25, 2025 Taking the Constitution to the People - Curro Academy, Soshanguve Civic Education Patrick Motsepe Jul 23, 2025 What does it mean to be South African? Navigating identity in a complex democracy Activity Inclusive Society Institute Jul 23, 2025 Advancing small-scale fisheries in South Africa: Pathways to sustainability and equity within the Blue Economy framework Release of Occasional Paper Samantha Williams Jul 16, 2025 Launch Dinner — FDI Investors Survey Public Engagement Inclusive Society Institute Jul 11, 2025 European-African Progressive Network Dialogue Event Klaus Kotzé Jul 8, 2025 Inclusive Society Institute advocates for fairer climate finance and global tax reform at 4th UN Finance for Development Conference Conference Inclusive Society Institute Jul 3, 2025 Advancing equitable climate finance for developing nations: A moral, ethical and pragmatic imperative Release of Report Daryl Swanepoel Jul 2, 2025 1 2 3 4 5 Up

Our Value System The Inclusive Society Institute (ISI) is broadly aligned with social democracy , an ideology that favours social and economic interventions aimed at advancing social justice. It does so within the framework of a democratic, free market society. Thus, it promotes a say for people in government actions, supports a competitive economy while also helping the more vulnerable and poorer people in society. The ISI promotes national democracy in South Africa by supporting processes aimed at transforming the country into a non-racial, non-sexist, united democratic society, in which all people enjoy equal rights. Since economic growth and social development needs to be balanced, the ISI considers the developmental state model, in which government plays an active role in guiding economic development, as the most appropriate approach for transforming the economy and society. It, therefore, finds acceptable the use of state resources and state influence to confront poverty and expand economic opportunities. It believes that the well-being of South Africa is best promoted by ensuring an inclusive society , in which the composition of the economy, government and civil society equitably reflects the demographics of the nation, and in which people from all cultural, religious and social groupings are able to freely and equally participate therein.

Policy Research and Analysis National Health Insurance (NHI) Financing Government has introduced new National Health Insurance legislation, which aims to provide universal access to affordable quality healthcare. The legislation is being contested on various fronts. The ISI supports universal access to for all to affordable quality healthcare conditional on the fiscus being able to fund it and on the understanding that the existing world-class health infrastructure is not sacrificed. This research aims to provide various financing and structural models to achieve the principle objectives set out in the legislation. The research will also include a study of various UHC systems in other jurisdictions, for example, Germany, Ireland, South Korea, etcetera, from which lessons could be drawn to inform a consensus South African position. Options for electoral reform The current electoral system has served the transition to democracy well. Negative political developments, combined with a maturing electorate, however, started to raise questions as to the continued suitability of the current arrangements. Voices in society are starting to call for electoral reform that will usher in greater accountability, and accessibility, from and to, publicly elected representatives. It has, for example, reached a point where a case is currently serving before the Constitutional Court to amend electoral legislation to allow for individuals to stand for public office in all spheres of government. This research will assess public opinion regarding the current electoral systems and their desirability for change. It will consider the public’s current concerns and survey available electoral alternatives that may be deployed as a response thereto. The researchers will then design options for consideration. Existing electoral data will be modelled to simulate voting outcomes for each of the proposed options. Assessment: Progress towards economic transformation Government has introduced several regulatory measures aimed at bringing about economic transformation in order to create an inclusive economy that is equitably accessible to all. Given the nature of the country’s discriminatory past, these measures include policies such as affirmative action, black economic empowerment, the black industrialist programme, government procurement set-asides for specific population groups, et cetera. There are regular contradictions in proclamations as to the extent of progress made in normalising the South African economic environment. It appears that no comprehensive measurement has been done to date. This research aims to measure the extent of economic transformation that has taken place since the advent of democracy in 1994. Furthermore, it will provide the basis for an annual economic transformation index, a measurement tool to track progress on an annual basis. Options for electoral reform The current electoral system has served the transition to democracy well. Negative political developments, combined with a maturing electorate, however, started to raise questions as to the continued suitability of the current arrangements. Voices in society are starting to call for electoral reform that will usher in greater accountability, and accessibility, from and to, publicly elected representatives. It has, for example, reached a point where a case is currently serving before the Constitutional Court to amend electoral legislation to allow for individuals to stand for public office in all spheres of government. This research will assess public opinion regarding the current electoral systems and their desirability for change. It will consider the public’s current concerns and survey available electoral alternatives that may be deployed as a response thereto. The researchers will then design options for consideration. Existing electoral data will be modelled to simulate voting outcomes for each of the proposed options. Economic blueprint The South African economy remains stubbornly sluggish. With this year’s GDP growth anticipated to be below one percent, debt to GDP rising to over 65 percent, and unemployment at a record high of 29 percent, imaginative thinking is required to catapult the country out of its current trajectory. Simultaneously, the economy needs to be transformed in order to address inequality, to mainstream the informal sector and to become more demographically inclusive. The Inclusive Society Institute is of the opinion that it cannot be business as usual. New ‘out of the box’ thinking is required, and non-conventional intervention considered. In developing a new progressive economic blueprint for South Africa, the institute wishes to bring all the economic role-players into a non-conventional environment of dialogue – thereby enabling a disengagement from formal mandates into one that encourages a free-flow of ideas. The composition of the dialogue would also weigh more heavily on economic practitioners, as opposed to traditional academia and office-bound policymakers. It will comprise five phases: (i) A first round of discussions with focus groups encompassing all sectors of the economy on what is wrong, what needs to be fixed, and a second round of discussions on ‘out of the box’ ideas, (ii) lessons from other depressed economies that were able to turn themselves into winning nations, (iii) research, analyses and drafting of concept blueprint, (iv) consultative forum to discuss concept and (v) formal release process. Asia-South Africa economic cooperation South African enterprises, in their efforts to foster new markets, are increasingly targeting Asian economies. The objective of this project is to get a better understanding of the prospects, challenges and functioning of the Asian markets, so as to leverage development therefrom. The project will be executed in cooperation with research institutions and enterprises from across the Asian region. It will comprise roundtable discussions on various aspects of cooperation, study visits, surveys and in-depth research. Understanding inequality Statistics South Africa, with the support of the French Development Agency (AFD), recently released a report on inequality in South Africa. The gist of the findings was that 25 years into the new democracy, the overall inequality patters between black and white remains largely unchanged. The ISI believes that a deeper understanding of the inequality is required to assess whether the building blocks established by government has set demographic wealth transformation on the right trajectory. This requires a series of statistical drilling down exercises, taking age, sector, and type of work into account. It also requires a differentiated treatment of the unemployed, under-employed and the extreme earners (top 1%).