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FreeFACTS - March 2023

This edition of FreeFACTS shows historical trends for economic growth in South Africa. It argues that current levels of economic growth are far too low to make ...

South Africa's political earthquake | FreeFACTS - June 2024

This edition of FreeFACTS looks at the results of the May election and argues that while the ANC received a bloody nose, reports of its demise are still ...

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: 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.

A population boom - but only in some provinces | FreeFACTS February 2025

In this edition the demographics of South Africa’s provinces are shown and it is clear that the various provinces are diverging in areas such as population ...