“In God we trust; all others must bring data,” said American statistician and management theorist W. Edwards Deming – a reminder that accountability begins with evidence. Every month, my colleagues and I try to answer...
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Emphasise the ‘just’ aspect of the just energy transition
South Africa’s nationwide electricity blackouts have been suspended, but the nation still faces a “risk of another energy crisis”, the 2025 Energy Market Projections report notes, making the necessity of an energy...
The crucial role of local governance structures
Across Africa, local government is the main governance authority responsible for connecting with local communities. Names given to these structures differ from country to country. Among the more common are...
A false narrative of social justice
I first encountered Tisa Mothae in 2006 in a bustling part of Bree Street, Johannesburg, where homeless squatters and informal street traders had taken refuge. He started a small, informal clothing business after...
GGA’s Pranish Desai on coalition issues in municipal councils
On 14 February 2023, GGA's Pranish Desai spoke to SAfm's Songezo Mabece about the impact that political issues in municipal councils in metros such as Johannesburg and Tshwane have had on service delivery. Listen...
SONA 2023: Time to Act
This week's State of the Nation Address (SONA) presents President Cyril Ramaphosa with an opportunity to set out a decisive agenda for this parliament's final full calendar year. The next SONA will occur on the eve of...
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