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FreeFACTS - September 2023

This edition of FreeFACTS looks at labour relations in South Africa, with a focus on strikes and wages.

FreeFACTS - November 2022

This edition of FreeFACTS looks at South Africa’s cities and shows their importance, especially in terms of their economic contribution to South Africa.

The IRR’s Blueprint for Growth: Arming SA's Pro-Growth Forces

Most South Africans are not happy with the way the country is going. Unemployment, inequality, and poverty have been on the rise for over a decade. ...

The IRR’s Blueprint for Growth: In service of the public: Reforming South Africa's public administration

This paper lays out a bold roadmap to restore competence, cut cadre deployment, and professionalise the state.

Unemployment continues to plague South Africa | FreeFACTS - February 2024

In this edition of FreeFACTS the scale of South Africa’s unemployment crisis is laid bare. It shows the large proportions of South Africans that are without ...

South Africa's economy needs a jumpstart | FreeFACTS - August 2024

This edition of FreeFACTS looks at South Africa’s recent economic performance. It notes that South Africa’s recent economic growth has been dismal and makes ...

Fix South Africa's cities to fix South Africa | FreeFACTS - July 2024

This edition of FreeFACTS focuses on South Africa’s cities and argues that to fix South Africa, you have to fix her cities.

Demographic data shows SA advances but concerns remain | FreeFACTS - January 2024

This edition of FreeFACTS looks at recent demographic trends and shows that these indicate some improvement in the lives of South Africans.

FreeFACTS - November 2023

This edition of FreeFACTS looks at the political state of play ahead of the 2024 national and provincial elections.

FreeFACTS - December 2023

This edition looks at South Africa’s ranking on a number of indices and shows there’s a correlation between how well a country does on these indices and how ...