Zain Mayet and Waseem Holland The phrase ‘the country is on fire’ is a historical echo of protest, but in Johannesburg, it has become devastatingly literal. The crisis within the...
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By Gaynor Paradza [First published in Daily Maverick] The sugar giant’s threat of closure not only risks thousands of jobs, but leaves a diabetic hole in land tenure, environmental rehabilitation...
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Just Access: The Real Transition is a 10-part documentary-style audio podcast that examines the deep social, economic and political implications of South Africa’s Just Transition. As South Africa moves towards...
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The Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new non-executive members to its Board of Directors: Ms Zamandlovu (Zama) Ndlovu, Dr Siphosami Malunga and...
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Research videos by Mahlatse Rampedi and Ntokozo Ndhlovu This six-part documentary series examines chronic water insecurity in Mountain City and Phumla Mqashi, two informal settlements in the City of Johannesburg,...
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PARI Local Government Programme South Africa’s municipalities have long been plagued by poor service delivery and governance. This has only been worsened by a lack of accountability and transparency that...
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On 1 and 2 December, COMPACT and SALGA hosted a national research conference under the theme 'Reimagining Developmental Local Government: New Approaches to Legacy Challenges' in Johannesburg. COMPACT is a...
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PARI's Just Transition programme is a participant in Radio Workshop's civic dialogue engagement that looks at youth voice, community-centred storytelling and the role of radio in the Just Energy Transition....
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The Director of Operations (the Ops Director) will be responsible for managing and leading key areas of PARI’s operations, Strategic Communications, Grant & Donor Management & Reporting, Fundraising and Business...
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The twentieth G20 Summit was held in Johannesburg over 22-23 November 2025 – the first G20 to be held in Africa. PARI's Executive Director, Dr Sithembile Mbete, gave wide commentary...
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