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Lessons for South Africa from Argentina's radical economic reforms

Since he assumed the presidency of Argentina in December 2023, Javier Milei has slashed red tape, gutted bloated government, and turned the country around. Can ...

Enemy of Growth: The ideology holding South Africa hostage

This paper describes how South Africa’s dominant political force, the African National Congress (ANC) – along with its allies in the South African Communist ...

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.

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”, ...

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 ...

Low economic growth has real consequences | FreeFACTS - November 2024

This edition of FreeFACTS looks at South Africa’s low growth rates and argues that it has real human consequences.

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

Many South Africans remain somewhat hopeful following the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU), with the expectation that this renewed optimism ...

The IRR's Blueprint for Growth: Solutions to SA's crime crisis to boost growth

The eighth paper in the IRR's "Blueprint for Growth" series provides information on the state of crime and justice in South Africa. It shows how high levels of ...

The IRR's Blueprint for Growth: Open(ing) for Business: South Africa's Investment Malaise and How to Escape it

The seventh paper in the IRR's "Blueprint for Growth" series explores South Africa’s failure to become a destination of choice for investment over the past ...

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 ...