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Media Coverage - 2025 Jun 13, 2025 Rebuilding trust is key to social cohesion Mail & Guardian: Tania Ajam & Daryl Swanepoel Up Jun 12, 2025 Rebuilding trust — the imperative of the National Dialogue for SA’s future Daily Maverick: Daryl Swanepoel Up Jun 11, 2025 Inclusive Society Institute welcomes dialogue idea Newzroom Afrika: Daryl Swanepoel Up Jun 11, 2025 South Africa secures R26bn infrastructure loan eNCA: Daryl Swanepoel Up Jun 11, 2025 ‘Kill the Boer’ is wettig, maar onwys in brose SA Netwerk24: Daryl Swanepoel Up Jun 10, 2025 ConCourt shuts door on AfriForum over "Kill the Boer": Why they got it wrong BizNews: Sara Gon Up Jun 10, 2025 AI and social media: A double-edged sword that demands responsibility Daily & Guardian: Daryl Swanepoel Up Jun 10, 2025 The ConCourt refused leave to appeal “Kill the boer” – was this wrong? Daily Friend: Sara Gon Up Jun 4, 2025 Words that wound — ‘Kill the Boer’ is legal, but not wise for a fragile South Africa Daily Maverick: Daryl Swanepoel Up May 31, 2025 Rich people flooding out of South Africa Daily Investor Up May 28, 2025 Going for growth: Structural reforms are needed for economic recovery News24: William Gumede Up May 25, 2025 Grok 'white genocide' misinformation shows need for African-tailored AI algorithms BuyPE.co.za Up May 23, 2025 Grok reveals need for African AI Mail & Guardian: Nkateko Joseph Mabasa Up May 23, 2025 Grok reveals need for African AI Pressreader Up May 20, 2025 Budget: Building economic resilience through three strategic interventions Mail & Guardian: Jan van Heerden & Daryl Swanepoel Up May 16, 2025 SA op dieselfde vlak in terme van menseregte as Australië en VSA Valley FM Up May 15, 2025 Menseregte-barometer: Só vergelyk SA met ander G20-lande Netwerk24: Ané van Zyl Up May 15, 2025 Internal Question Paper National Council of Provinces Up May 7, 2025 SA's economy growth outlook growing increasingly dim Ladies House Up May 7, 2025 SA's economy growth outlook growing increasingly dim The Citizen: Ina Opperman Up May 1, 2025 South Africa: Why finance minister Godongwana will stay despite budget mess The Africa Report: Carien du Plessis Up Apr 28, 2025 New survey shows South Africans are not feeling tangible benefits from the GNU Radio 702: Mari Harris Up Apr 26, 2025 GNU popular, but people frustrated and sceptical: poll Daily Friend Up Apr 25, 2025 VAT deal saves the GNU just in time, as survey shows SA is fed up Daily Maverick: Ferial Haffajee Up Apr 23, 2025 Nation-building or nation-breaking? The GNU needs an identity reset Daily Maverick: Ferial Haffajee Up Apr 14, 2025 The fragility of the Government of National Unity — the risk is palpable Daily Maverick: Daryl Swanepoel Up Apr 4, 2025 DA wil nog aanbly in RNE - vir eers Die Burger: Dennis Delport, Llewellyn Prince en Raymond Willemse Up Apr 3, 2025 RNE | Peiling toon twyfel oor positiewe samewerking in regering van nasionale eenheid Netwerk24 Up Apr 3, 2025 Ipsos survey on the state of the GNU You FM: Mari Harris Up Apr 3, 2025 DA se deelname aan RNE bly in die weegskaal Netwerk24: Dennis Delport, Llewellyn Prince en Raymond Willemse Up Apr 2, 2025 Climate finance mechanisms must not deepen inequalities BusinessDay: Daryl Swanepoel Up Mar 26, 2025 Hoe Musk en de Afrikaner lobby Trump bespelen nrc Up Mar 18, 2025 Focus on the 2024 Social Cohesion Index Research SAfm: The Morning Brief Up Mar 17, 2025 Consul General Pan Qingjiang celebrates women's cooperation between China and South Africa IOL: Jonisay Maromo Up Mar 6, 2025 Sports as a tool for unity MP Update: Tshepang Mokoena Up Mar 6, 2025 Sports as a tool for unity Bushbuckridge News Up Mar 5, 2025 Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Social Cohesion Dialogue EinPressWire Up Mar 5, 2025 Mashatile champions sports as a unifying force in SA sanews.gov.za Up Mar 5, 2025 South Africa: Mashatile Champions Sports As a Unifying Force in South Africa All Africa Up Mar 5, 2025 Sport as a Unifying Force: Paul Mashatile Calls for Greater Social Cohesion Devdiscourse Up Mar 4, 2025 Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Social Cohesion Dialogue gov.za Up Feb 28, 2025 Public Diplomacy and Strategic Communication Issues Discussed at Türkiye-Africa Media Forum Haberler Up Feb 28, 2025 Public diplomacy and strategic communication discussed at Türkiye-Africa Media Forum canligaste Up Feb 28, 2025 “Türkiye-Africa Media Forum” was held in Istanbul Ogretmenler Up Feb 28, 2025 Public diplomacy and strategic communication discussed at Türkiye-Africa Media Forum eurovizyon Up Feb 28, 2025 Türkiye-Africa Media Forum: The model implemented by Türkiye needs to be known more across the continent Milli Iradenin Sesi Star Up Feb 28, 2025 Public diplomacy and strategic communication discussed at Türkiye-Africa Media Forum 24 SAAT Up Feb 28, 2025 Public diplomacy and strategic communication issues were discussed at the Türkiye-Africa Media Forum. SonDakika Up Feb 28, 2025 Public diplomacy and strategic communication discussed at Türkiye-Africa Media Forum Avrupa Gazete Up Feb 28, 2025 Public diplomacy and strategic communication discussed at Türkiye-Africa Media Forum Bengü Türk Up Feb 28, 2025 Türkiye-Africa Media Forum Emphasis on Public Diplomacy and Strategic Communication Gelen Harberler Up Feb 28, 2025 Public Diplomacy and Strategic Communication Discussed at Türkiye-Africa Media Forum aksiyon.com.tr Up Feb 28, 2025 Strategic Communication and Public Diplomacy Discussed at Türkiye-Africa Media Forum Haberport Up Feb 28, 2025 Türkiye-Africa Media Forum: Public Diplomacy and Strategic Communication 8Sutun Up Feb 28, 2025 Public diplomacy and strategic communication discussed at Türkiye-Africa Media Forum Anadolu Agency Up Feb 28, 2025 “Türkiye-Africa Media Forum” was held in Istanbul İletişim Başkanlığı Up Feb 24, 2025 A national dialogue must be people-centred for SA to thrive Mail & Guardian: Klaus Kotzé Up Feb 21, 2025 Is technology bad for social cohesion in SA? It seems so Times LIVE: Mpho Mcnamee Up Feb 19, 2025 Trump tariff fest poses a threat to SA exports Business Day: Daryl Swanepoel Up Feb 19, 2025 Make plans to secure the US market because Trump tariffs will hurt Business Day: Daryl Swanepoel Up Feb 14, 2025 2024 Social Cohesion Index eNCA The South African Morning: Daryl Swanepoel Up Feb 13, 2025 Limpopo has more social cohesion levels than KZN - Research eNCA: Daryl Swanepoel Up Feb 12, 2025 Citizens Corner: Social cohesion on the decline, how do we turn things around? SAfm The Talking Point: Daryl Swanepoel Up Feb 12, 2025 Indeks meet Sosiale Kohesie in Suid-Afrika vandag NG Kerk in Oos-Kaapland: Danie Mouton Up Feb 12, 2025 Being proudly South African is powerful unifying force iTWeb: Serame Taukobong Up Feb 12, 2025 Insights from the 2024 SA social cohesion index Cape Times: Mpho Mcnamee Up Feb 12, 2025 Insights from the 2024 SA social cohesion index The Mercury: Mpho Mcnamee Up Feb 12, 2025 Our pride in being South African is the glue that holds us together Engineering News Up Feb 7, 2025 Cooperative government is key to a prosperous future for SA Daily Maverick: William Gumede Up Feb 7, 2025 Planning is vital to reduce climate 'transition shock' Farmer's Weekly SA: Annelie Coleman Up Feb 7, 2025 The South Africa Social Cohesion Index: Measuring the well-being of a society Polity Up Feb 7, 2025 Planning is vital to reduce climate 'transition shock' Farmer's Weekly: Annelie Coleman Up Feb 5, 2025 Keynote address by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the launch of the 2024 South African Social Cohesion Index (SASCI), Western Cape The Presidency Up Feb 5, 2025 Social Cohesion Index | 'Building the country together' - Paul Mashatile SABC News Up Feb 5, 2025 2024 Social Cohesion Index | 'SA compares favourably with countries like Germany': Daryl Swanepoel SABC News: Daryl Swanepoel Up Feb 5, 2025 Launch of 2024 Social Cohesion Index Research SABC News: Keith Khoza Up Feb 4, 2025 Deputy President Mashatile to deliver keynote address at the launch of the 2024 Social Cohesion Index Research The Presidency Up Feb 4, 2025 The annual BPI lecture TimesLIVE Up Jan 30, 2025 With the GNU comes hope, a sense of fresh energy and new talent Daily Maverick: William Gumede Up Jan 26, 2025 AI will supercharge South African businesses City Press: Lars Gumede Up Jan 20, 2025 Forging a unique South African identity Mail & Guardian: William Gumede Up Jan 10, 2025 Strategies for a green economy in SA BusinessDay: William Gumede Up Jan 7, 2025 What we can learn from global public sector AI successes BusinessDay: Lars Gumede Up Up

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Media Releases & Op-eds Jun 10, 2025 Op-ed: AI and social media: A double-edged sword that demands global responsibility by Daryl Swanepoel Up Jun 10, 2025 Press Release: Inclusive Society Institute welcomes World Bank Infrastructure Development Loan by Inclusive Society Institute Up Jun 6, 2025 Op-ed: Words that wound: "Kill the boer" is legal, but not wise for a fragile South Africa by Daryl Swanepoel Up May 30, 2025 Op-ed: Going for growth: Structural reforms needed for economic recovery by William Gumede Up May 21, 2025 Op-ed: G20 Human Rights Barometer: A red flag for global accountability by André Gaum & Daryl Swanepoel Up May 20, 2025 Op-ed: Going for growth: Structural reforms needed for economic recovery by William Gumede Up May 20, 2025 Op-ed: Economic resilience through strategic interventions by Jan van Heerden & Daryl Swanepoel Up Apr 22, 2025 Op-ed: The Fragility of the Government of National Unity: A Critical Examination by Daryl Swanepoel Up Apr 3, 2025 Press Release: South Africans express doubts about GNU's cooperation and effectiveness by Ipsos and Inclusive Society Institute Up Mar 24, 2025 Op-ed: The urgency of fair climate finance for developing nations by Daryl Swanepoel Up Feb 12, 2025 Op-ed: No national dialogue if deferred by Klaus Kotzé Up Feb 12, 2025 Op-ed: Trump tariff fest threatens South African exports by Daryl Swanepoel Up Jan 21, 2025 Op-ed: A credo for a new South Africaness by William Gumede Up Dec 2, 2024 Op-ed: Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS countries by Daryl Swanepoel Up Nov 29, 2024 Op-ed: How cohesive is South African society? by Daryl Swanepoel Up Nov 29, 2024 Op-ed: South Africa's Social Cohesion Crisis by Daryl Swanepoel Up Nov 27, 2024 Media Release: Launch of the South African Social Cohesion Index (SASCI) at the Social Cohesion Roundtable hosted by the National Planning Commission at the Union Buildings, Pretoria, on 26 November 2024 by Inclusive Society Institute Up Oct 22, 2024 Op-ed: The Electoral Reform consultation panel call for public submissions by Daryl Swanepoel Up Oct 22, 2024 Op-ed: Strong enforcement needed to curb Human Rights abuses by André Gaum and Daryl Swanepoel Up Oct 2, 2024 Op-ed: The National Dialogue: Pathway to a people's plan for South Africa by Klause Kotzé Up Sep 12, 2024 Op-ed: Proposed Local Government: Municipal Structures Amendment Bill is flawed by Daryl Swanepoel Up Sep 12, 2024 Op-ed: Can South Africa learn from Finland's model for social cohesion by Nicola Bergsteedt and Daryl Swanepoel Up Aug 23, 2024 Op-ed: Government of National Unity met with positive response by Roelof Botha & Daryl Swanepoel Up Aug 22, 2024 Op-ed: South Africa’s national interest must be people-centred and pragmatic by Klaus Kotzé Up Jul 1, 2024 Op-ed: A new council for better global governance by Buyelwa Sonjica and Dr Klaus Kotzé Up Jul 1, 2024 Op-ed: Assessing institutional capacities to deliver in a changing world by Daryl Swanepoel Up Jun 25, 2024 Op-ed: Proposed Government of National Unity promises an exciting and inclusive future by Daryl Swanepoel Up Jun 24, 2024 Op-ed: South Africa is getting healthier? by Daryl Swanepoel Up Jun 3, 2024 Op-ed: South Africa is getting safer? by Daryl Swanepoel Up May 21, 2024 Op-ed: Voluntary Government of National Unity - an alternative to messy coalition government by Daryl Swanepoel Up May 21, 2024 Op-ed: China is an important African partner by Klaus Kotzé Up May 21, 2024 Op-ed: A constructive contribution to re-energize South Africa by Buyelwa Sonjica and Klaus Kotzé Up May 6, 2024 Op-ed: 2024 National Assembly Election: Two ballot papers - both of equal importance by Jørgen Elklit Up Apr 26, 2024 Op-ed: Developing an instrument to assess levels of social cohesion in SA by Klaus Boehnke and Daryl Swanepoel Up Apr 17, 2024 Media Release: Scrapping of Gauteng e-Tolls welcomed, but defaulters still have to pay by Inclusive Society Institute Up Apr 16, 2024 Op-ed: The manifold challenges facing SA's Higher Education government policy by Dr Douglas Blackmur Up Apr 12, 2024 Op-ed: Voter registration mechanism needs to change by Daryl Swanepoel Up Apr 12, 2024 Op-ed: Managing social cohesion in diverse communities by Daryl Swanepoel Up Apr 3, 2024 Op-ed: Misrepresenting Polls Does Democracy A Disservice by Daryl Swanepoel Up Mar 25, 2024 Op-ed: UN summit of the future: On track to nowhere? by Nicola Bergsteedt and Daryl Swanepoel Up Mar 11, 2024 Media Release: Mistrust in immigrants threatens social cohesion by Inclusive Society Institute Up Mar 5, 2024 Op- ed: A Critical Review of the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill by Daryl Swanepoel Up Feb 21, 2024 Op-ed: Embracing Flexicurity: Lessons from Denmark by Nicola Bergsteedt Up Feb 9, 2024 Op-ed: Navigating the complexities of coalition politics in South African municipalities by Nondumiso Sithole Up Feb 9, 2024 Op-ed: Growth drivers coming to the fore by Roelof Botha and Daryl Swanepoel Up Feb 7, 2024 Op-ed: Coalitions: Lessons from Finland by Daryl Swanepoel Up Feb 1, 2024 Media Release: Intent to emigrate remains disturbingly high by Inclusive Society Institute Up Jan 23, 2024 Op-ed: Who do we listen to? The human cost of war and its global impact by Buyelwa Sonjica Up Jan 16, 2024 Op-ed: Economic pandemic: Organised crime’s stranglehold on South Africa by Daryl Swanepoel Up Dec 14 , 2023 O p-ed: Leveraging Special Economic Zones for Growth by William Gumede Up Nov 29 , 2023 Op-ed: Many ethical hurdles to overcome in managing global population growth by Motsamai Molefe Up Nov 28 , 2023 Op-ed: Turnaround of construction sector is South African economy’s bellwether by Daryl Swanepoel Up Nov 20 , 2023 Op-ed: The United Nations must reform to represent the interests of the Global South by Klaus Kotzé Up Oct 18 , 2023 Op- ed: Reimagining Global Governance: A Call for Equitable and Resilient Systems by Daryl Swanepoel Up Oct 13 , 2023 Op-ed: Why Building Global Resilience Is the Best Investment We Can Make Now by Buyelwa Sonjica Up Oct 4 , 2023 Op- ed: Re-modeling the BRICS New Development Bank by William Gumede Up Sep 21 , 2023 Op- ed: Growth drivers coming to the fore by Roelof Botha & Daryl Swanepoel Up Sep 19 , 2023 Op- ed: The Progressive Realisation of Socio-economic Rights in South Africa: Albie Sachs' Pioneering Role by Nicola Jo Bergsteedt Up Aug 17 , 2023 Op-ed: Ensuring Administrative Justice for a Truly Inclusive Society by Inclusive Society Institute in collaboration with the Daily Maverick Up Jul 25 , 2023 Op-ed: The Vital Role of Participatory Democracy in Building a Just and Inclusive Society by Inclusive So ciety Institute in collaboration with the Daily Maverick Up Jul 12 , 2023 Op -ed: The global development and security initiatives: Safeguarding our global village by Daryl Swanepoel Up Jul 12 , 2023 Op -ed: Navigating China-Africa cooperation within a globally constrained environment by Daryl Swanepoel Up Jul 12 , 2023 Op -ed: New global trade and investment thinking by Daryl Swanepoel Up Jul 3 , 2023 Op -ed: Trust – the ‘glue’ that binds society together – is missing in SA by Daryl Swanepoel Up May 29 , 2023 Op-ed: Gender inequality - Men’s involvement in care: Contemplating the glass escalator by Nicole Daniels, Jodi Wishnia and Daryl Swanepoel Up May 22 , 2023 Op-ed: The personal is political: our families are blueprints for society by Jodi Wishnia and Daryl Swanepoel Up May 15 , 2023 Op-ed: Understanding gender inequality in caregiving and families by Nicole Daniels and Daryl Swanepoel Up May 9 , 2023 Me d ia Release: Intent to emigrate decreases but remains a risk Findings from the Inclusive Society Institute's GovDem Poll Up May 8 , 2023 Op-ed: Beyond Colonialism: Türkiye's Unique Approach to Africa by Daryl Swanepoel Up May 2 , 2023 Media Release: Mistrust in immigrants remains alarmingly high Findings from the Inclusive Society Institute's GovDem Poll Up Apr 25 , 2023 Med ia Release: An opposition coalition at the national level is highly unlikely Findings from the Inclusive Society Institute's GovDem Poll Up Apr 17 , 2023 Media Release: Comment on President Ramaphosa assents to the Electoral Amendment Bill by Daryl Swanepoel Up Apr 13, 2023 Media Release: Writing off outstanding E-Tolls under the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project by Daryl Swanepoel Up Mar 22, 2023 O p-e d: A strong democracy comes with a price tag – and it’s worth every cent by Daryl Swanepoel Up Mar 22, 2023 Op-e d: Social Cohesion: Getting Symbolism, Action and Rhetoric Right by Daryl Swanepoel Up Mar 8, 2023 M edia Release : Inclusive Society Institute calls on President Ramaphosa to consider constitutionality of Electoral Amendment Bill by Daryl Swanepoel Up Mar 3, 2023 Op-e d: Born free, but not fair: Solutions to tackle youth inequality and unemployment in South Africa - Considered solutions to closing the gap on youth inequality and unemployment by Beth Vale and Daryl Swanepoel Up Feb 28, 2023 Op-e d: Born free, but not fair: 5 ways we can support SA’s teens to stay in school w ithout interventions along their life cycle, kids could well become the “disaffected youth” as early inequality gets compounded from birth, through school, and beyond. by Beth Vale and Daryl Swanepoel Up Feb 20, 2023 Op-e d: Born free, but not fair: Setting the foundation for long-term learning and earning Interventions that support childhood development in the first 1,000 days of a child’s life have the potential to radically shift South Africa’s current inequality crisis. by Michelle Flowers and Daryl Swanepoel Up Feb 16, 2023 Op-e d: Multi-Member Constituency model trumps Single Seat Constituency model by Daryl Swanepoel Up Feb 14, 2023 Op-ed: Born free, but not fair by Nicole Daniels and Daryl Swanepoel Up Feb 8, 2023 Op-ed: Coalitions must be built on trust and generosity by Daryl Swanepoel Up Feb 8, 2023 Op-ed: Born free, but not fair: Understanding youth inequality Youth inequality accumulates over a life course, but there are critical moments where policy and programming can intervene to alleviate inequality and safeguard more just futures for young people by Beth Vale and Daryl Swanepoel Up Feb 3, 2023 Op-ed: Sustainable population and possible standards of living by Anton Cartwright Up Feb 3, 2023 Op-ed: Automatic voter registration: removing the thorn in the side of SA’s democracy by Daryl Swanepoel Up Jan 23, 2023 Op-e d: African Philosophy and Social Justice: The inclusiveness and limitations of a continent’s political thought by Mutshidz Maraganedzha Up Jan 20, 2023 Op-e d: Rise civil society: A new year’s resolution by Klaus Kotzé Up Jan 13, 2023 Op-ed: End the Social Compact tug-of-war: Lessons from Denmark by Daryl Swanepoel Up Nov 9 , 2022 Op-Ed: Parliament persists in passing an unconstitutional Electoral Amendment bill by Inclusive Society Institute Up Nov 2 , 2022 Op-Ed: Democratising the United Nations by Inclusive Society Institute Up Oct 27 , 2022 Op-Ed: A people-driven state is required for national renewal by Inclusive Society Institute Up Oct 24 , 2022 Op-Ed: Contractionary fiscal consolidation versus expansionary stimulus implications for growth, employment and debt by Inclusive Society Institute Up Oct 16 , 2022 Op-Ed: The world is on shaky ground, with South Africa no different by Inclusive Society Institute Up Oct 12 , 2022 Op-Ed: UN Security Council Reform - A New Approach to Reconstructing the International Order by Inclusive Society Institute Up Oct 06 , 2022 Op-Ed: The need for an evidence-based response to addressing Xenophobia in SA. The importance of addressing the real drivers of Xenophobia and Xenophobic vilolence. by Inclusive Society Institute Up Sep 15, 2022 Op-Ed: SA must pull up its socks or tourism rebound may be short-lived by Inclusive Society Institute Up Sep 08, 2022 Op-Ed: Challenges and solutions for local economic development in the City of Ekurhuleni by Inclusive Society Institute Up Sep 05, 2022 Op-Ed: Climate change adaptation and resilience: An analysis of some Global and National Measures by Inclusive Society Institute Up Aug 29, 2022 Media Release: Proposals to remedy current deficiencies in the proposed NHI bill by Inclusive Society Institute Up Aug 23, 2022 Op-Ed: Grease the gears so the economic wheels can turn by Inclusive Society Institute Up Jul 27, 2022 Op-Ed: As long as we keep failing our youth, the cycle of inequality will remain unbroken by Inclusive Society Institute Up Jul 21, 2022 Media Release: Trust deficit between civil society and SAPS is flaming lawlessness in South Africa by Inclusive Society Institute Up Jul 05, 2022 Op-Ed: Challenges and opportunities to enhance social mobilisation to combat corruption by Prof Evangelos Mantzaris Up Jun 28, 2022 Op-Ed: Towards a national commitment by Dr Klaus Kotzé Up May 26, 2022 Op-Ed: Social Cohesion: Taking stock of South Africa’s socio-political strategy by Dr Klaus Kotzé Up May 26, 2022 Op-Ed: Get the basics right to reboot growth by Daryl Swanepoel Up May 11, 2022 Op-Ed: The preconditions for a South African welfare state by Dr Klaus Kotzé Up Apr 11, 2022 Op-Ed: Leveraging ideas of hope to reduce inequality in South Africa by Anja Smith, Jodi Wishnia, Carmen Christian and Daryl Swanepoel Up Apr 11, 2022 Op-Ed: The Russia-Ukraine conflict: Impact on South Africa, fellow BRICS members and Africa by William Gumede Up Apr 07, 2022 Op-Ed: The establishment of a National Anti-Corruption Agency for South Africa by Daryl Swanepoel Up Apr 06, 2022 Op-Ed: Rejuvenating South Africa's economy - a labour sector perspective by Daryl Swanepoel Up Mar 28, 2022 Op-Ed: Efficient logistics needed to keep agri-exports on the right track by Daryl Swanepoel Up Mar 14, 2022 Op-Ed: Back to basics to better economy - Getting fundamentals right will reverse economic woes by Daryl Swanepoel Up Mar 10, 2022 Op-Ed: Crisis in Europe highlights critical importance of self-sufficient, secure and stable energy production by Daryl Swanepoel Up Feb 16, 2022 Social Democracy: A pathway for South Africa's development by Dr Klause Kotzé Up Feb 03, 2022 WEF Global Risks Report 2022 suggests it cannot be business as usual Up Feb 02, 2022 Preventing corruption is the key by Willie Hofmeyr Up Jan 31, 2022 South Africa investing in the ICT sector is a no-brainer by Daryl Swanepoel Up Jan 28, 2022 The effects of corruption by Prof Pregala Solosh Pillay Up Jan 17, 2022 Anti-corruption agencies need to be nurtured by Prof Andrew Spalding Up Jan 13, 2022 Different types of anti-corruption agencies by Drago Kos Up Jan 12, 2022 Construction sector: A friend in need is a friend indeed. Let the private sector help Up Dec 7, 2021 Rejuvenating South Africa's economy - a retail sector perspective Up Dec 3, 2021 Speech delivered by Vusi Khanyile, Chairperson of the Inclusive Society Institute, to the Integritasza Conference, Wellington, South Africa Up Nov 11, 2021 ISI meets Deputy Minister of Finance - Present NHI and Inequality research outcomes Up Nov 8, 2021 Op-Ed: Rejuvenating South Africa's economy - A SMME sector perspective Up Nov 8, 2021 Op-Ed: South Africa needs an urgent national security and intelligence assessment Up Nov 2, 2021 ANC support dips, but it is still best placed to win local government election Up Nov 2, 2021 Op-Ed: SA's Jekyll and Hyde economy has investors second guessing Up Sep 16, 2021 Op-Ed: Would you choose NHI as our universal health care scheme if you knew the costs twenty years from now? Up Sep 15, 2021 Op-Ed: Local government challenges: How far have we come? Up Sep 8, 2021 Op-Ed: South African courts: Are they guilty of judicial overreach or merely upholding the rule of law? Up Sep 6, 2021 Op-Ed: Assessing crime intelligence in South Africa Up Aug 27, 2021 Op-Ed: Rebuilding US-Africa relations under the Biden administration and its nexus with China Up Aug 26, 2021 Achieving wellbeing equa lity for South Africans: a dream that shouldn’t be deferred by the Inclusive Society Institute Up Aug 13, 2021 Op-Ed: Reviving factories can fire up a much-needed growth engine Up Aug 11, 2021 South Africa's developmental model: The significance of state-owned enterprises Up Jun 23, 2021 Challenging climate change: The transition to a sustainable economy Up Jun 10, 2021 No quick fixes for SA's woes but glimmer of hope on the horizon Up May 31, 2021 Restoring faith in South Africa key to rejuvenating the economy Up May 5, 2021 Survey suggests voter support for party system in SA Up Apr 8, 2021 ISI presents electoral system proposals to IEC Up Mar 16, 2021 COVID-19: Severe blow to long-term employment prospects Up Jan 28, 2021 Speech by Daryl Swanepoel, CEO, Inclusive Society Institute, South Africa: International Conference on Poverty Alleviation: China's rationale, Beijing, China Up Jan 25, 2021 Op-Ed: Slowing the population growth is vital for South Africa's economic recovery Up Dec 11, 2020 Op-Ed: The US-China-Africa nexus under a Biden administration Up Dec 11, 2020 Op-Ed: ISI Annual Lecture with Justice Albie Sachs Prosperity through inclusivity Up Aug 13, 2020 Op-Ed: South African and the 12th summit of BRICS Up Aug 12, 2020 Op-Ed: Universal Health Coverage pathways for South Africa Areas of misalignment between stakeholders on the NHI Bill require further engagement Up Aug 11, 2020 Universal Health Coverage pathways for South Africa Areas of misalignment between stakeholders on the NHI Bill require further engagement Up Aug 3, 2020 Op-Ed: COVID-19 US-China discord and its impact on Sino-South African relations Up Jul 21, 2020 LGBT+ survey findings Survey on everyday experience of the LGBT+ communicy finds inequality and discrimination still rife, and mental health potentially a crisis in the making Up Jul 14, 2020 National health insurance Bill Parliament's Portfolio Committee would be well-advised first to obtain legal clarity on constitutionality Up May 20, 2020 COVID-19 ANC members and supporters show overwhelming support for government measures and ANC leadership, but are concerned about the future of the economy Up Apr 17, 2020 COVID-19 Survey: COVID-19 and its impact on the SMME sector Up Up

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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.

About Us zkhiphani.co.za The Inclusive Society Institute (ISI) 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 ISI’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 ISI 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.

Polling GovDem Poll This comprehensive poll will be designed to inform political strategy and public policy. Samples will be drawn to assess party-political support patterns and shifts, to assess public opinion on government performance and support for government policy initiatives. Questions will also be included to gain empirical data to support the various research projects of the ISI.

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.

Media Coverage - 2020 Dec 17, 2020 Africa's relations quandary Cape Argus article by Daryl Swanepoel Up Dec 14, 2020 Effect of COVID-19 on SMME performance in the Eastern Cape Eastern Cape Socio Economic Consultative Council report by Iniobong Akpan Up Dec 14, 2020 South Africa should tackle racism and corruption openly and honestly Polity opinion piece by Daryl Swanepoel Up Dec 11, 2020 'Accept realities of race' The Citizen article by Daryl Swanepoel Up Dec 4, 2020 Proposal for solidarity tax on personal incomes, turnovers Cape Argus article by Edward West Up Nov 12, 2020 Africa is undergoing a challenging merger Cape Argus article by Daryl Swanepoel Up Nov 9, 2020 Social cohesion, social justice and the South African dream Business Day article by Daryl Swanepoel Up Nov 1, 2020 These universal health coverage scenarios provide viable ways to reach goals Business Day article by Anja Smith, Jodi Wishnia, Shivani Ranchod and Daryl Swanepoel Up Oct 7, 2020 The cost of homophobia in Africa: Hate sponsored by historic fallacies, omissions and silencing of same sex desiring communities Up Oct 1, 2020 Out of the closet and into the streets Up Sep 30, 2020 Developing a new economic blueprint for SA - Lessons from South Korea Up Sep 29, 2020 Lessons from South Korea on mobilising a country's citizenry Business Day article by Daryl Swanepoel Up Sep 2, 2020 SA's position on UN reform Cape Argus article by Daryl Swanepoel Up Aug 17, 2020 Experts to probe changes to electoral system Polity article by Sane Dhlamini Up Aug 11, 2020 Universal health coverage (UHC) pathways for South Africa: areas of misalignment between stakeholders on the NHI BIL require further engagement Engineering News article by Creamer Media reporter Up Aug 4, 2020 US-China tension hurting Africa? Cape Argus article by Susan Walsh Up Jul 25, 2020 Survey: LGBTQ South Africans facing mental health crisis Mamba Online article by Roberto Igual Up Jul 23, 2020 LGBTQ+ community says more needs to be done IOL article by Mphathi Nxumalo Up Jul 21, 2020 Survey on the lived experience of the LGBT+ community in SA Coverage of ISI report Up Jul 20, 2020 Overview of the current state of the economy and the prospects of overcoming the crisis in the world Prepared by the Directorate for International and Regional Cooperation of the Roscongress Foundation Up Jul 20, 2020 African social and political context in the conditions of the Coronavirus: Stabilization or effect of a powder drug? Prepared by the Directorate for International and Regional Cooperation of the Roscongress Foundation Up Jun 10, 2020 厚德国际智库与南非社会发展研究院签署战略合作协议 Ifeng Finance article Up Jun 6, 2020 Strategic partnership MOU signed between Houde Institute and Inclusive Society Institute (ISI) in South Africa People's Daily Online article by Liu Chang Up Jun 1, 2020 COVID-19 SMME scenarios (Draft A) Department of Small Business Development Report Up Apr 27, 2020 COVID-19 epidemic in SA (February - April 2020) African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences Up Apr 17, 2020 SMMEs may have shed an estimated 813 000 jobs during lockdown Business Report article by Sizwe Dlamini Up Apr 3, 2020 Coronavirus and Africa - in South Africa, a Fast and Decisive Response Blog post by Institut Montaigne Contribution by Inclusive Society Institute Up Up

Reports 2025 African Consultative Meeting Daryl Swanepoel May 21 Human Rights Barometer for G20 Members Inclusive Society Institute Apr 24 Gearing the economy for growth: Economic resilience through strategic macroeconomic interventions Jan van Heerden Apr 2 Decolonisation of education: Not a destination, but a continuous journey Klaus Kotzé Feb 19 The South Africa Social Cohesion Index: Measuring the well-being of a society - 2024 UPDATE Georgi Dragolov & Klaus Boehnke Feb 5 Inclusive Society Institute releases the 2024 South African Social Cohesion Index Inclusive Society Institute Feb 5 The South Africa Social Cohesion Index: Measuring the well-being of a society Georgi Dragolov & Klaus Boehnke Nov 26, 2024 Effectively addressing human challenges: What would a Global Resilience Council bring? Klaus Kotzé Aug 21, 2024 Africa Consultative Meeting: Bringing African voices together Klaus Kotzé May 9, 2024 Reflections on the Zero Draft of the Pact for the Future Nicola Jo Bergsteedt Apr 11, 2024 Danish Labour Market Model: Lessons for South Africa Nicola Jo Bergsteedt Feb 21, 2024 Coalition Government: Lessons from Finland Olivia Main Feb 7, 2024 Overview of the Construction Mafia Crisis in South Africa Mariaan Webb Jan 24, 2024 Building the Future: Construction Industry Summit Mariaan Webb Nov 8, 2023 Global South Perspectives on Global Governance Reform Klaus Kotzé & Daryl Swanepoel Sep 15, 2023 The shape of the Electric Vehicle revolution in SA and the possible impact thereof on the Eskom grid Ilze-Marie le Roux Jun 28, 2023 Understanding gender inequality Percept Actuaries and Consultants May 3, 2023 Measuring Social Cohesion in South Africa Daryl Swanepoel Apr 19, 2023 The feasibility of establishing a Basic Income Grant in South Africa Roelof Botha Mar 8, 2023 Is South Africa's democracy properly funded? Daryl Swanepoel Feb 22, 2023 Understanding youth inequality Percept Actuaries and Consultants Feb 8, 2023 ISI Annual Lecture 2022 Inclusive Society Institute Feb 1, 2023 Sustainable population and possible standards of living Inclusive Society Institute Jan 25, 2023 South Africa can find inspiration in Denmark's social model Inclusive Society Institute Dec 15, 2022 Developing an effective response to addressing Xenophobia in SA - An ISI Roundtable Inclusive Society Institute Sep 21, 2022 ANC 6th National Policy Conference - Inclusive Society Institute Insights Inclusive Society Institute Sep 14, 2022 Rejuvenating South Africa's Economy - the tourism industry's potential Inclusive Society Institute Sep 7, 2022 South Africa's growth potential in absence of economic speed bumps Inclusive Society Institute Aug 17, 2022 Inequality and Demography Inclusive Society Institute Jul 27, 2022 Report: Proposed National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council Inclusive Society Institute Jul 20, 2022 Social preconditions for advancement towards a welfare state Inclusive Society Institute Jun 15, 2022 Economic research consolidation: Developing a blueprint for the South African economy Inclusive Society Institute May 18, 2022 Rejuvenating South Africa's economy - Labour sector input Inclusive Society Institute May 11, 2022 Rejuvenating South Africa's economy - A perspective from the Agriculture Industry Inclusive Society Institute May 3, 2022 Measuring Social Cohesion in South Africa Inclusive Society Institute Apr 21, 2022 Ideas of Hope: Policy directions and recommendations for reducing inequality in South Africa Inclusive Society Institute Apr 7, 2022 Rejuvenating South Africa's economy - The role of the energy sector Inclusive Society Institute Mar 14, 2022 Trends in multidimensional inequality & socio-demographic change in SA during 27 years of democracy Inclusive Society Institute Mar 8, 2022 Rejuvenating South Africa's economy - The role of the mining sector Inclusive Society Institute Feb 10, 2022 Rejuvenating South Africa's economy - An ICT sector perspective Inclusive Society Institute Feb 7, 2022 Social democracy in the modern world Inclusive Society Institute Jan 28, 2022 High-level dialogue on the establishment of a National Anti-Corruption Agency Inclusive Society Institute Jan 6, 2022 Rejuvenating South Africa's economy - A retail sector perspective Inclusive Society Institute Dec 15, 2021 Rejuvenating South Africa's economy - Construction sector input Inclusive Society Institute Dec 7, 2021 Inclusive Society Institute Annual Lecture 2021 Inclusive Society Institute Dec 4, 2021 Rejuvenating South Africa's economy - A SMME sector perspective Inclusive Society Institute Oct 31, 2021 Rejuvenating South Africa's economy - What do foreign investors think? Inclusive Society Institute Oct 26, 2021 Despondency and a little hope... Inclusive Society Institute Oct 16, 2021 1 2 Up

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Liberation & Living Archives Living archives Whilst much of the history of the ANC and broader liberation movement has been captured in various formats and stored at archives of the movement, many stories remain untold. The living archive project of the ISI aims to capture for posterity these untold stories. The institute is particularly concerned with the aging stalwarts of the movement, as procrastination may inevitably result in the loss of historic content. It will therefore initially focus on capturing the accounts of these stalwarts through the production of documentaries on the individual. These documentaries will be recorded in the form of video biographies, in which they relay their life passage, their involvement in the struggle, the values they embodied and strived for, together with their critique of the countries democratic emancipation, and their assessment of the ideals that remain to be achieved. Several episodes will be produced each year, with one episode devoted to a stalwart/activist. Setting-up of the ‘Liberation Archives’ The constitution of the ISI mandates the institute to host a comprehensive archive on the broader liberation movement. Currently, these archives are fragmented and hosted by various entities at several sites, locally and abroad. This project aims to, in the first instance, develop a single portal to access all the sites, with an overarching search engine across all sites. In the second instance, it will actively search and gather material not yet lodged at an archive. Thirdly, it will create its own material for lodging in its own institutional archive. The ‘Liberation Archives’ will be promoted as a primary source of information about the liberation movement. It could be accessed by the general public for research purposes, including scholars and students who regularly need such information for projects. Similarly, it will be geared to be used as a source of information for public promotion and civic information purposes.

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Podcasts & Vodcasts Constitutional Insights: Socio-economic rights Sep 19, 2023 Constitutional Insights: Administrative Justice Aug 17, 2023 Constitutional Insights: Creating a participatory democracy Jul 25, 2023 Up

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

Testimonials Prof Jorgen Elklit University of kdlsjaf;ls Sweden May 23, 2024 "Your latest ISI paper on crime statistics etc. is a very fine read – and very convincing – so I just want to congratulate you on its publication, just a week before the elections, where precisely crime and its magnitude has been an important issue." Prof Jorgen Elklit University of kdlsjaf;ls Sweden May 23, 2024 "Your latest ISI paper on crime statistics etc. is a very fine read – and very convincing – so I just want to congratulate you on its publication, just a week before the elections, where precisely crime and its magnitude has been an important issue." Roseanne Harris Job Discovery Health Nov 11, 2020 Congratulations on a great document. I am very aware of the extensive thought and consultation that went into preparing this which presents a number of practical ways forward for achieving the policy objectives in a more feasible way and also to try and ensure more immediate and incremental improvements than a “big-bang” approach. I think the conceptualisations are very appropriate to the reality of the current circumstances and are really well articulated. I certainly hope that these views gain some traction with the Portfolio Committee and other policymakers. Prof Jorgen Elklit University of kdlsjaf;ls Sweden May 23, 2024 "Your latest ISI paper on crime statistics etc. is a very fine read – and very convincing – so I just want to congratulate you on its publication, just a week before the elections, where precisely crime and its magnitude has been an important issue."

The Board Prof Zweli Ndevu Chairperson Mr Keith Khoza Member Ms Buyelwa Sonjica Deputy Chairperson Ms Joanmariae Fubbs Member Ms Karensa Millard Member Mr Daryl Swanepoel Chief Executive Officer The Advisory Council The Advisory Council Ms Khanyisile Kweyama Acting Chairperson Mr Thabang Chiloane Member Mr Roelf Meyer Member Mr Stephen Langtry Member Mr Vusi Khanyile Member Ms Jenny Wu Member Ms Nondumiso Sithole Member Dr Klaus Kotzé Member Prof David Mosoma Member Dr Douglas Blackmur Member Dr Motsamai Molefe Member Mr Joseph Zinyana Member The Staff & Consultants The Staff Ms Berenice Marks Executive Services Email: admin2@inclusivesociety.org.za Dr Klaus Kotzé International Email: klaus.rsa@gmail.com Mr Edwin Mc Queen Finance & Administration Email: admin@inclusivesociety.org.za Mr Patrick Motsepe Constitutional Education Email: patrickmorathi@yahoo.com Mr Hans Mackenzie Main Social Media Email: info@freehance.co.za Mr Seth O'Dea Events Email: sethodea@gmail.com Up

Home Who We Are What We Do Participants Contact Us 662A9498 662A9498 1/1 Welcome to the Who We Are The Africa Think-Tank Dialogue (ATD) is an informal collaboration of African think-tanks that have African socio-economic development, governance and a fairer, more inclusive, multilateral order at the heart of their work. As such, the ATD discusses, amongst others: Africa’s governance within the framework of the African Union Arica’s relationship with other regional structures such as the European Union, BRICS, the Forum for China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and the G20 Af rica’s relationship with world powers such as the United States of America and China Reform of the United Nations and other multilateral organisations in order to reposition Africa's role in the global order How to improve sustainable development in Africa, including required adaptation resulting from Climate Change Who We Are What We Do The African Consultative Meeting is held annually in Cape Town, South Africa Participation in the conferences, seminars, workshops and webinars – both ATD organised and those organised by the participating organisations Participation in the programmes of the Global South Perspectives Network Research Advocacy Early warning mechanism on emerging issues for the continent Promote African reform for more inclusive governance and economic development Act as a catalyst for African reformation and unity What We Do Participants ALESCO Algeria Represented by Dr Zine Barka University of Johannesburg South Africa Represented by Dr David Monyae CAPEC Cote d'Ivoire Represented by Prof Assi Kimou ISPS South Sudan Represented by Dr Melha Biel UNESCO Senegal Represented by Dr Ndiakhat Ngom CIP Africa Tanzania Represented by Prof Omar Mjenga Inclusive Society Institute South Africa Represented by Mr Daryl Swanepoel Kamanda Rajabu Diwani Centre Tanzania Represented by Prof Francis Matambalya Participants Contact Us Africa Think-tank Dialogue Secretariat administered by the Inclusive Society Institute: Physical Address: 5 High Cape House, 21 Ben Avenue, Vredehoek, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001 Postal Address: PO Box 12609, Mill Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8010 Phone: +27 (0) 21 201 1589 Email: atd@inclusivesociety.org.za Website: www.inclusivesociety.org.za/africa-think-tank-dialogue Contact Us Up

Occasional Papers & Concept Notes Going for growth: Structural reforms needed for South Africa's economic recovery William Gumede May 7 2025 South African Economic Brief - Growth under pressure: South Africa's economic outlook amidst domestic constraints and global trade shocks Daryl Swanepoel Apr 23 How South Africa can sustainably transition from coal William Gumede Mar 27 How China can accelerate an African and South African green economy and technology expansion, and low-carbon development Daryl Swanepoel Jan 29 Fostering a common South Africaness based on democracy, diversity and social justice William Gumede Jan 16 How South Africa can leverage the Artificial Intelligence Revolution Lars Gumede Dec 11, 2024 COMPARATIVE STUDY: Enforcement mechanisms of the New York City Commission on Human Rights and South African Human Rights Commission JoAnn Kamuf Ward Nov 13, 2024 The National Dialogue: Pathway to a People's Plan for South Africa Klaus Kotzé Oct 16, 2024 Managing Social Cohesion in diverse communities: Can South Africa draw lessons from Finland Nicola Jo Bergsteedt & Daryl Swanepoel Oct 2, 2024 South Africa's national interest: People-centered and pragmatic Klaus Kotzé Sep 18, 2024 The state of the South African economy: Challenges, signs of resilience and post-election prospects Roelof Botha Sep 4, 2024 Is South Africa getting healthier? Daryl Swanepoel Jun 12, 2024 Is South Africa getting safer? Daryl Swanepoel May 22, 2024 Managing Social Cohesion in diverse communities: Can South Africa draw lessons from Singapore Daryl Swanepoel Apr 24, 2024 South African Macroeconomics Overview 2024/2025 Roelof Botha Feb 28, 2024 Leveraging special economic zones for growth Inclusive Society Institute Dec 14, 2023 Re-modeling the BRICS New Development Bank Inclusive Society Institute Oct 4, 2023 BRICS: Rising de-dollarisation of the world Inclusive Society Institute Aug 16, 2023 Mid-Year political and socio-economic overview 2023 Inclusive Society Institute Jul 20, 2023 Navigating China-Africa cooperation under the GDI & GSI Inclusive Society Institute May 31, 2023 Beyond colonialism: Türkiye's unique approach to Africa Inclusive Society Institute May 17, 2023 Geopolitical Risks in 2023 Inclusive Society Institute Apr 5, 2023 Promoting social cohesion: Getting symbolism, action and rhetoric right Inclusive Society Institute Mar 22, 2023 Inclusive Society Institute Brief: South Africa's Energy Crisis Inclusive Society Institute Mar 1, 2023 Realising the constitutional goals through a transformed and people-driven state Inclusive Society Institute Jan 18, 2023 The path towards renewal: An ethical, people-driven state Inclusive Society Institute Nov 9, 2022 Contractionary fiscal consolidation vs expansionary fiscal stimulus in the context of SA's budget Inclusive Society Institute Nov 2, 2022 Advancing towards the South African Welfare State Inclusive Society Institute Oct 26, 2022 Democratising the United Nations Inclusive Society Institute Oct 19, 2022 United Nations Security Council Reform: A New Approach to Reconstructing the International Order Inclusive Society Institute Oct 12, 2022 Challenges and opportunities to enhance social mobilisation to combat corruption Inclusive Society Institute Jul 6, 2022 Social Cohesion: Taking stock of South Africa's socio-political strategy Inclusive Society Institute Jun 1, 2022 The Russia-Ukraine War: Impact on South Africa, fellow BRICS members and Africa Inclusive Society Institute Apr 12, 2022 Ethical reflections on population challenges Inclusive Society Institute Mar 28, 2022 What the ANC can learn from Singapore's PAP in remaking itself into an effective developmental party Inclusive Society Institute Feb 14, 2022 The state of public integrity in South Africa Inclusive Society Institute Feb 3, 2022 A national security and intelligence assessment: Building safer communities Inclusive Society Institute Oct 21, 2021 South Africa's developmental model: The significance of state-owned enterprises Inclusive Society Institute Aug 10, 2021 Economic inclusion through financial literacy - A stimulus for economic growth in South Africa Inclusive Society Institute Jun 23, 2021 Climate change - Challenging change: The transition to a sustainable economy Inclusive Society Institute May 31, 2021 An expected reset of the US-China relationship: An analysis of its impact on Africa Inclusive Society Institute Apr 15, 2021 The US-China-Africa nexus under a Biden Administration Inclusive Society Institute Dec 11, 2020 NHI: Its impact on pharmaceutical pricing and the operational costs of drug manufacturers Inclusive Society Institute Dec 7, 2020 A post-COVID-19 new order for Africa in the Belt and Road? Inclusive Society Institute Nov 18, 2020 Developmental fiscal and monetary policy Inclusive Society Institute Oct 8, 2020 A socially just economy needs to be anchored in social cohesion Inclusive Society Institute Sep 23, 2020 South Africa's position on United Nations reform Inclusive Society Institute Sep 2, 2020 COVID-19: US-China discord and its impact on Sino-South Africa and Sino-African relations Inclusive Society Institute Aug 6, 2020 1 2 Up

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