Leslie Bank

Professor Leslie Bank is research director in the Inclusive Economic Development Unit at the HSRC and the co-author of a new volume on South African migration dynamics entitled Migrant Labour After Apartheid: The Inside Story (HSRC Press, 2020)

Public must develop safe death rites

Coronavirus Leslie Bank - 14 May 2020

Experience in Brazil, West and South Africa show how ‘people’s science’ can manage deadly illnesses

Rural retreat: Allowing people to return home during lockdown could turn a tide

Article Leslie Bank - 30 Apr 2020

It is important to note that the phenomena of translocality and circular migration in Africa have often served as a strategy of resilience in tough times

Patriarchy, migration fuel Afrophobia

Article Leslie Bank - 11 Oct 2019

City streets are ‘washed’ to cleanse them of work competitors and for moral, cultural and social restoration

Shaping cities goes beyond student beds

Article Mark Paterson, Leslie Bank & Jean Paul Addie - 18 Jan 2019

Sustainable urban development requires the collaboration of municipalities and the universities to advance social integration

Open varsity gates to the commons

Article Leslie Bank - 4 May 2018

These institutions needn’t be discrete spaces and can be used to change the urban environment

Land reform: A broken ladder

Article Leslie Bank - 18 Sep 2017

The government's land reform programme appears to be failing to promote the widespread productive use of land to provide household food security

University of Fort Hare at an academic crossroads

Article Leslie Bank - 7 Mar 2014

The failure of the ANC to rebuild the legendary university after 1994 has had serious results.

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

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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'