New Agenda: South African Journal of Social and Economic Policy

Dear Comrade President - Oliver Tambo and the foundations of South Africa's constitution

Debbie Budlender — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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Life Esidimeni - Portraits of Lives Lost

Moira Levy — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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Resilience surprises!

Martin Nicol — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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Africa Diary - News from the Continent

Emeritus Ari Sitas — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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The politics of international labour migration and globalisation in Africa

Sergio Carciotto — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This article examines the intricate relationship between migration, globalisation and socio-economic dynamics in Africa. It highlights the prevalence of intra-African migration, characterised by short-distance movements primarily driven by economic factors. The study critiques the dominant narrative framing migration as a purely developmental tool, arguing that the benefits of remittances and diaspora investments are often overshadowed by structural inequalities and the precarious conditions faced by migrant workers. The article also explores the role of states and international organisations in shaping migration policies, revealing a tension between the aspirations for regional integration and the realities of restrictive immigration practices. Ultimately, it calls for a nuanced understanding of migration that prioritises the rights of migrant workers and advocates for comprehensive governance frameworks to address exploitation and uphold human rights. This reflection contributes to the discourse on migration governance, highlighting the need for a collaborative approach that involves both state and non-state actors to effectively navigate the complexities of migration in the context of globalisation.

Corruption V Democracy - part one

David Lewis — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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Corruption v democracy - part two

David Lewis — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In part two, DAVID LEWIS returns to the question of the relationship between democracy and corruption and argues that for political corruption on the scale he describes in part one to thrive with impunity, democracy would have to be hollowed out.

Corruption v democracy - part three

David Lewis — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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What to do about the South African economy?

Adam Aboobaker — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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Africa holds weak and strong cards to deal with the challenges of poverty on the continent

Martin Nicol — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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The UN has failed in its mission to secure global peace and defend global citizens

Moira Levy — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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From policy to practice - women come together to speak as one voice

Moira Levy — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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