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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.

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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.

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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."

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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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. That is less than ideal News24: Muhammad Hussain Up Mar 13 , 2023 A strong democracy comes with a hefty price tag — and it’s worth every cent Daily Maverick: Daryl Swanepoel Up Mar 09 , 2023 The Inclusive Society Institute warns the Electoral Amendment Bill could place the 2024 elections in jeopardy Bulletin Up Mar 09 , 2023 Signing the Electoral Amendment Bill could place the 2024 election in jeopardy, institute warns Ramaphosa Cape Talk: Interview with Daryl Swanepoel Up Mar 08 , 2023 Inclusive Society Institute calls on Ramaphosa to refer Electoral Amendment Bill to ConCourt Polity Up Mar 08 , 2023 Signing the Electoral Amendment Bill could place the 2024 election in jeopardy, institute warns Ramaphosa You FM: Interview with Daryl Swanepoel Up Mar 08 , 2023 Inclusive Society Institute calls on Ramaphosa to refer Electoral Amendment Bill to ConCourt Polity Up Mar 08 , 2023 Signing the Electoral Amendment Bill could place the 2024 election in jeopardy, institute warns Ramaphosa Ground News Up Mar 08 , 2023 Signing the Electoral Amendment Bill could place the 2024 election in jeopardy, institute warns Ramaphosa Newstral Up Mar 08 , 2023 Inclusive Society Institute calls on Ramaphosa to refer Electoral Amendment Bill to ConCourt Head Topics Up Mar 08 , 2023 Signing the Electoral Amendment Bill could place the 2024 election in jeopardy, institute warns Ramaphosa Ne ws24 : Jan Gerber Up Mar 06 , 2023 Tackling youth unemployment Daily News: Dr Beth Vale Up Mar 06 , 2023 Jobless youth need help Cape Argus: Dr Beth Vale Up Mar 06 , 2023 Tackling youth unemployment The Star Early Edition: Dr Beth Vale Up Feb 27 , 2023 SA could lose top wildlife defender The Citizen Up Feb 27 , 2023 Breaking the cycle of inequality Daily News: Dr Beth Vale Up Feb 27 , 2023 Supporting learners vital Cape Argus: Dr Beth Vale Up Feb 27 , 2023 Breaking the cycle of inequality The Star Early Edition : Dr Beth Vale Up Feb 20 , 2023 Reducing inequality throughout entire life cycles Daily News: Daryl Swanepoel & Michelle Flowers Up Feb 20 , 2023 Key to better life for all our kids The Star Early Edition Up Feb 20 , 2023 Giving all our kids a future Cape Argus Up Feb 15 , 2023 Electoral Reform – a multimember constituency model is the best option for South Africa Head Topics : Daryl Swanepoel Up Feb 15 , 2023 Electoral Reform – a multimember constituency model is the best option for South Africa D aily Maverick: Daryl Swanepoel Up Feb 13 , 2023 Grant needed to stave off poverty The Star Late Edition : Dr Nicole Daniels Up Feb 13 , 2023 Grant needed to stave off poverty Daily News : Dr Nicole Daniels Up Feb 13 , 2023 Inequality entrenched in SA Cape Argus: Daryl Swanepoel Up Feb 11 , 2023 New electoral Bill 'unfair', may be taken to the ConCourt The Citizen: Brian Sokutu Up Feb 10 , 2023 Report of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs on the Electoral Amendment Bill Parliament of the Republic of South Africa: Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports Up Feb 10 , 2023 Report of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs on the Electoral Amendment Bill Parliamentary Monitoring Group Up Feb 06 , 2023 Telecommunications 2023: Prospects for consolidation Creamer Media Up Feb 06 , 2023 Trust and generosity: Lessons for South Africa from the Irish coalition model Head Topics Up Feb 06 , 2023 Trust and generosity: Lessons for South Africa from the Irish coalition model Banoyi Up Feb 06 , 2023 Reality of youth inequality Daily News Up Feb 06 , 2023 Reality of youth inequality Cape Argus Up Feb 06 , 2023 Understanding youth inequality The Star Early Edition Up Feb 05 , 2023 Trust and generosity: Lessons for South Africa from the Irish coalition model Daily Maverick: Daryl Swanepoel Up Jan 31 , 2023 The Earth’s sustainable population carrying capacity is much bigger than you thought CapeTalk with John Maytham: Anton Cartwright Up Jan 31 , 2023 African philosophy: The inclusiveness and limitations of the continent’s political thought Mail & Guardian: Mutshidzi Maraganedzha Up Jan 30 , 2023 A legal analysis of the right of an independent candidate to stand for Public Office in South Africa University of Johannesburg: Malebogo Faith Mashishi Up Jan 30 , 2023 The greatest threat to environmental stability isn’t overpopulation; it’s the wealthy, st udy finds Head Topics: Julia Evans Up Jan 30 , 2023 The greatest threat to environmental stability isn’t overpopulation; it’s the wealthy, study finds Daily Ma verick: Julia Evans Up Jan 30 , 2023 Quality elections – A thorn in the side of democracy Head Topics: Daryl Swanepoel Up Jan 30 , 2023 Quality elections – A thorn in the side of democracy The Citizen: Daryl Swanepoel Up Jan 28 , 2023 The Burning Question: Where is the grass greener? 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Occasional Papers & Concept Notes 2025 South African Economic Brief - Growth under pressure: South Africa's economic outlook amidst domestic constraints and global trade shocks Daryl Swanepoel 2 days ago 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 South Africa: A country in pursuit of social cohesion Inclusive Society Institute Jun 8, 2020 Up

Seminars & Conferences Annual Lecture - Durban - Cape Town - Johannesburg This will be a three-part annual series, with events in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg. The lectures will advance two objectives, the first being to address some of the burning issues confronting society, and the second to advance nation-building and reconciliation. Eminent persons and role models who have served with distinction the democratic emancipation of the South African people, or who have excelled in the fields of politics, public policy, culture and economic development, will be selected to deliver speeches at annual prestigious events. They will be invited to deliver keynote and thought-provoking speeches on crucial matters confronting society. Through the combined participation of the speakers, who will be drawn from the broader spectrum of South African society, the ISI aims to promote inclusivity and unity, by broadly including the diversity of the South African people.

Business Circle 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. Panel discussion on the impact of the Construction Mafia on the South African economy Business Circle Oct 11, 2023 Launch of Business Circle: Thursday, 11 May 2023: Radisson Blu Hotel, Sandton Business Circle May 11, 2023 Up

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International NHI: Lessons from China, Germany and the United Kingdom The South African government has introduced legislation to introduce a National Health Insurance which aims to provide universal access to affordable and quality healthcare. Various sectors in society have expressed concerns as to the policy’s affordability and its impact on private medical aids and hospitals. This has prompted the ISI to commission research aimed at assessing various financing and structural models that will enable the introduction of a universally accessible, affordable, quality healthcare system. This project aims to create a platform for learning from international practice in this field. China has introduced a universal national healthcare system which also allows for an expansion of private healthcare. Germany has a well-developed national healthcare system which includes space for private healthcare. The United Kingdom’s National Health Scheme is considered an indespensable feature of British society. It too provides for private healthcare. The study will examine the model and its applicability to the South African environment, which study will include an assessment of the interplay between the national system and private medical aids and hospitals.