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IRR welcomes GNU commitment to non-racism

The Institute of Race Relations is encouraged by recent statements from figures within the Government of National Unity, including President Cyril Ramaphosa, ...

IRR welcomes IMF putting SACP-ANC government on notice: Pursue pro-growth policies to save SA

28 July 2020 - The IRR welcomes the unambiguous message in favour of ‘growth-enhancing structural reforms’ in South Africa in the approval by the International ...

IRR: Appoint independent experts to key growth portfolios

Appointing a credible, qualified, and non-partisan individual to lead the Treasury offers a route to depoliticising key cabinet portfolios and allowing merit ...

IRR: Blue light assault symptomatic of civil liberties under threat

The IRR condemns the recent incident involving a motorist assaulted by what appear to be members of the police's VIP protection unit. This disturbing event, ...

IRR: GNU should consider ending racial classification

The Government of National Unity (GNU), once it has been constituted, should reconsider the utility of racial classifications in South Africa.

IRR: IEC must deal with shortcomings, deficiencies before next election

Chaos at some voting stations could lead to voters losing faith in the Electoral Commission (IEC), which would have broader implications for the resilience of ...

IRR: New administration must follow Zondo recommendations

IRR Legal has written to 16 of 18 political parties with seats in the incoming National Assembly to call for the Zondo Report to be placed at the centre of ...

IRR: NHI should be on the GNU agenda

NHI remains one of the biggest unknown factors in the GNU’s plans for South Africa. It must be discussed and government must be transparent about its cost.

IRR: The President must talk growth in his address today

There is one simple message President Cyril Ramaphosa must give the nation today and that is that the country is aiming for economic growth.

IRR: Yes, the cabinet is large. But is it growth friendly?

The creation of the newly constituted Government of National Unity (GNU) has resulted in what can only be described as a bloated cabinet. But just making it ...