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The Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office (CPLO) is an office of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC). It is the official vehicle for contact and dialogue between the Catholic Church in South Africa on the one hand, and the country’s Parliament and government on the other. It provides an avenue for the Church – as part of civil society – to contribute to debates on issues of public policy, to exert an influence for the common good in areas of political, economic and social concern, and to help shape legislative and policy developments.

Latest Publications

Democracy Digest 13 – Problems with Policy Coherence in the GNU by Mike Pothier

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 […]

Briefing Paper 613 – South Africa’s Nuclear Energy Intentions by Tanya Gwenhure

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 […]

Economic Digest 49 – The Cannabis & Hemp Industry: A Potential High for SA’s Economy? by Kenny Pasensie

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 […]

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