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FreeFACTS - May 2023

The early 21st century has been characterised by a revolution in how easy it is to access data and information, thanks to the rise of the internet and devices ...

Control of inflation one of SA's successes | FreeFACTS December 2024

This edition of FreeFACTS looks at South Africa’s inflation over the last few decades and argues that it is one of the country’s post-apartheid successes to ...

FreeFACTS - January 2023

This edition looks at South Africa’s assets and incomes. While South Africa is still blessed with extensive infrastructure there are warning signs that cannot ...

Figures reflect SA infrastructure decline | FreeFACTS - March 2024

This edition of FreeFACTS looks at South Africa’s infrastructure. It notes that while South Africa is blessed with developed infrastructure issues such as lack ...

SA must guard against provincial decoupling | FreeFACTS - October 2024

This edition of FreeFACTS looks at the differences in economic growth rates between provinces and warns against provincial decoupling.

The IRR’s Blueprint for Growth 2: Cut VAT & BEE

This paper proposes that the government should unlock billions in growth potential by being transparent about the real costs of so-called BEE “premiums”, ...

FreeFACTS - August 2023

This edition of FreeFACTS looks at the issue of social grants and shows how they have been expanded rapidly.

Higher education expansion shows advances | FreeFACTS - April 2024

This edition of FreeFACTS looks at the expansion of higher education in South Africa and argues that it is one of the successes of the post-apartheid era.

FreeFACTS - July 2023

This edition of FreeFACTS looks at regional disparities in South Africa. It shows differences between the country’s various provinces and argues that ...

The 7 Economic Pillars of the EFF

The South African political party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) claims to fight for what it conceives to be 'economic freedom'. Its conception of ...