It is certainly not surprising that the different parties in the Government of National Unity have failed to reach consensus on some major policy positions. The coalition is only a few months old, and some of the areas of disagreement are deep-seated and almost defining of the parties concerned. Democracy Digest 13 Problems with Policy […]

In February 2023, the electricity crisis in South Africa was declared a national state of disaster so as to address the economic impact caused by the severe levels of loadshedding. Although this declaration has since been terminated, procuring reliable energy sources has remained crucial to achieve long-term energy security. BP 613 South Africa’s Nuclear Energy […]

The potential economy pay-off of the cannabis and hemp industries is well documented in Europe and America. Finally, South Africa is getting its ducks in a row to join the party. In May this year, the President signed the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act 7 of 2024 into law, which establishes a legal framework for […]