12 March 2020 – Among the key findings in this report is that the appointment of an independent water regulator is essential if South Africa is to overcome its perpetual water crisis.
Reports
5 March 2020 – This report assesses the potential for innovation and modernization in South Africa’s minibus taxi industry.
This edition of FreeFACTS looks at the recent matric results as well as historical trends. It raises issues of quality and what the implications are for South Africa.
This edition of FreeFACTS looks at a number of indicators on South Africa and shows how the country has regressed on a number of metrics. Reform is vital if we want to stop backsliding.
27 January 2020 - Read the IRR’s synopsis of our submission to Parliament on the amendment of the Constitution to allow Expropriation Without Compensation.
22 January 2020 – This report offers practical and easily implementable policy solutions to the failures in the South African education system.
14 January 2020 – This report examines grave deficiencies in education in Gauteng – and the implications for schooling nationally – and suggests how these can be addressed effectively.
12 December 2019 – This report analyses flaws in the debate on expropriation without compensation arising from faulty and often misrepresented evidence.
This edition of Free Facts looks at the latest trends around inequality. Latest figures shows that despite popular belief, inequality is actually declining. In addition, inequality is highest among black South Africans which means a rethink is necessary around policies such as black economic empowerment and employment equity.
This edition of Free Facts looks at the parlous state of South Africa’s finances and why a policy of prescribed assets is increasingly possible.
Read the IRR’s updated proposal to solve the South African healthcare crisis.
14 November - Despite recent positive developments, Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the more hostile regions for sexual minorities.