In Memory of Steven Gruzd
Coalition Politics, Democratic Accountability and the Potential for Reform in Post-Majority South Africa
Across South Africa’s national, provincial and local spheres, coalition governments are likely to endure, making it essential to strengthen accountability and public trust.
Cautious Abroad, Assertive at Home? The Foreign Policies of Ethiopia, Senegal and South Africa
Post-independence African governments have paid homage to the ideals of Pan-Africanism but jealously guard their hard-won sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Why Air Quality Matters in Our Communities: The Breathe and Thrive Air Aware Campaign
The Air Quality Matters project can play a vital role in raising awareness about air quality issues and the impact on people’s health, as well as in educating the community on ways to mitigate pollution.
Back to the Shadows: Russia’s African Security Engagements Since Prigozhin
Beyond changing perceptions and media portrayals, the reality is that Russia’s security presence in Africa has evolved, but Moscow continues to build on its existing strengths.
Climate Crisis Demands More Than Disaster Finance
South Africa has an opportunity to leverage its international leadership to push for reforms that expand access to concessional climate finance.
SA’s Land System is Broken, but Collective Consent Offers a Way Forward
South Africa’s land and mining crisis is political and structural, and experts at the 2026 Mining Indaba agree that reform requires collective, democratic community control over land.
The Bear Down South: Russia’s Relations With Southern Africa
Moscow offers diplomatic support, security partnerships and selective economic cooperation, which Southern African nations see as valuable alternatives amid a fragmenting global order.
Air Aware: A Journey of Youth-Led Action for Clean Air and Environmental Justice in Johannesburg
This guide documents the evolution of a youth-driven movement that connects lived experience, community action and air quality policy reform.
Air Aware: Youth Statement on Air Pollution in Johannesburg
This Air Aware Youth Statement represents the voices and lived experiences of hundreds of young people engaged through the Air Aware: Youth-Led Air Pollution Awareness Campaign.