A reflection on property wealth and taxes in Cape Town
SALDRU researcher Arindam Jana explores what data can tell us about changes in the structural and locational value of property in Cape Town, and what this implies for a fair property wealth taxation policy.
Building Research Skills through Survey Data and Data Wrangling
This July, SALDRU welcomed a total of 64 participants from universities, government and industry to its annual Social Science Research Using Survey Data (SSR) and Data Wrangling short courses.
SALDRU participation in the GTAC and National Treasury 2026 Public Economics Conference
Many Saldrupians featured on the programme, including Vimal Ranchhod, Ariane De Lannoy, Joshua Budlender and Andrew Donaldson. SALDRU research assistant Bulela Njemla reflects on her time at the conference.
SALDRU NEWS
Youth Month Reflection: Strengthening Support and Pathways for South Africa's Young People
June marks Youth Month, a moment to reflect on the scale of South Africa's youth disconnection. A new SALDRU working paper asks the question: is NEET status alone enough to target support, or does vulnerability matter more?
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Investigating the relationship between inequality and conflict
In this article, Chandré Jacobs reflects on how the July 2021 unrest and increasing community protests in South Africa influenced her PhD research on inequality and conflict.
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From Atlantis to the World: Young people setting sail with MSC Cruises and Shosholoza Ocean Academy through BPS coaching
This short article highlights emerging evidence from the Basic Package of Support (BPS) which supports young people who are out of employment, education, or training to navigate pathways to sustainable livelihoods.
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Linked administrative data unlocks new insights about education pathways in South Africa
Linked administrative data create new possibilities for analysing education systems. The value of such data lies in creating a system-wide, longitudinal view of education pathways.
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