South Africa at 30: Shaping the Next Chapter of Democracy
In 2024, South Africa marked 3 decades of democracy - a milestone calling for reflection and forward-thinking. Over the past 30 years, the country has made significant strides in governance, economic development, and social transformation.
Dialogue on tackling inequality for sustainable growth and poverty reduction in Africa
A day before SALDRU’s South Africa at 30 Years of Democracy opened, a policy dialogue on the intricate relationship between inequality, poverty, and economic growth policies served as a prelude to the conference that followed.
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SALDRU researchers’ panels at the SA@30 conference on health, labour, social protection and higher education
The South Africa at 30 years of democracy conference took place at the beginning of April. As part of the programme, SALDRU researchers chaired or organised panel sessions reflecting on the development of key policy areas from 1994 to now.
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A reflection on the South Africa at 30 Years of Democracy conference
In this article SALDRU Director Reza Daniels provides a summary and reflection of the discussions that took place over the the three days of engagements on a range of important policy questions.
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Challenging inequalities through policy relevant academic research.
The Political Economy of the 2025 Budget
South Africa’s finance minister faces opposition to his budget proposals, both in cabinet and in parliament. Traditionally, spending and revenue proposals are presented on Budget Day as the consolidated fiscal plan of the government.
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Temporary Relocation Areas: an inappropriate response to a serious housing crisis
A UCT delegation engaged with the Human Rights Commission on alternatives to Temporary Relocation Areas.
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Call for Applications: Postdoctoral and PhD Fellowships in Demography, Human Capital, and Sustainable Development
SALDRU, in collaboration with IIASA, invite applications for three postdoctoral fellowships and three PhD scholarships in the field of demography, human capital, and sustainable development.
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Siyaphambili interactive website
An interactive website to track and monitor qualification attainment and related information in South Africa.
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OpenSALDRU
The SALDRU repository contains publications from research conducted within the research unit. Select a collection to browse its contents.
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