Ivor Chipkin

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The civil society resistance to state capture

Article Ivor Chipkin & Mark Swilling - 20 Aug 2018

'The shift to tyranny in SA has been accompanied by political arguments about the nature of South Africa’s transition from apartheid to democracy'

The state wags the dog, at the ANC’s cost

Article Ivor Chipkin - 21 Jan 2015

The complicated nature of government and the negative impact of political appointments make running the country a nightmare.

Decentralised procurement fails the state

Analysis Ivor Chipkin & Gumani Tshimomola - 31 Jul 2014

The problem facing government departments is not simply an issue of poor leadership or unskilled officials; it is structural.

Bantustans are dead – long live the Bantustans

Analysis Ivor Chipkin & Laura Phillips - 10 Jul 2014

The dynamics of power established under apartheid, especially in the 'homelands', still play a major role in rural government.

Let a thousand state bureaucrats bloom

Analysis Ivor Chipkin - 5 Dec 2013

SA needs well-designed administrations staffed by well-trained, professional mandarins, writes Ivor Chipkin.

Public sector ‘manages’ to fail

Analysis Ivor Chipkin - 22 Mar 2013

A serious misunderstanding about the uneveness of the apartheid state has resulted in major policy errors.

Press Releases

Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

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Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection