Lauren Royston

Lauren Royston works as a senior associate at SERI on a part time basis. She focuses her work on research and advocacy in the “Securing a Home” theme. She was the organisation's Director of Research and Advocacy from February 2014 to March 2017.

Preventing illegal evictions prevents homelessness

Article Lauren Royston & Nkosinathi Sithole - 16 Aug 2020

A pandemic is a crisis that both exposes inequality but can also provide opportunities for better policy decisions from now on

The state must invest in rental stock for people earning less than R3 200 a month

Article Lauren Royston - 1 Aug 2016

Informal settlements, ‘bad’ buildings and overcrowding will increase without this government intervention.

Urbanisation: Low-cost housing not low-cost enough

Analysis Lauren Royston - 10 Apr 2014

There is still no formal plan to cover the need for cheaper inner-city accommodation.

Press Releases

Special Reports

Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

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'