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    Reflections on Budget 3.0

    Reflections on Budget 3.0 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

    Introduction On 21 May, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled an updated Budget that seeks to strike a delicate balance between economic growth and social stability. Positioned as a pragmatic response to South Africa’s intersecting crises – rising debt, stagnant growth, and widening inequality – Budget 3.0 offers targeted spending shifts rather than sweeping reforms. It…

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      Ramaphosa Revving up South Africa’s Diplomatic Machine

      Ramaphosa Revving up South Africa’s Diplomatic Machine 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

      In April, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to South Africa marked a significant moment in global diplomacy, as it was the first time the Head of State of Ukraine visited South Africa in the 33 years the two countries established formal diplomatic relations. For President Zelenskyy, the visit formed part of his continued quest to…

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        EAC Digital Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Implementation of the EAC Digital Transformation Strategy

        EAC Digital Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Implementation of the EAC Digital Transformation Strategy 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

        The 12th to the 13th of May marked a significant point in the East African Community’s (EAC) journey to digitalisation, as members of the Regional Economic Community and invited stakeholders, including the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), met to discuss ways to position the region as a digital leader in the African continent and…

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        SAPS MUST GO BEYOND TRADITIONAL POLICING METHODS FOR EFFECTIVE CRIME PREVENTION AND POLICING IN SOUTH AFRICA

          SAPS Must Go Beyond Traditional Policing Methods for Effective Crime Prevention and Policing in South Africa.

          SAPS Must Go Beyond Traditional Policing Methods for Effective Crime Prevention and Policing in South Africa. 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

          In April, the SA Police Service (SAPS) presented its annual performance plan for the 2025/26 financial year and strategic plan for 2025-2030. SAPS has seen its budget rise sharply over the past decade, reaching a record R120.8 billion for the 2025/26 financial year. However, public safety outcomes and operational effectiveness have not improved in proportion…

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          ANC Gauteng Lekgotla

            ANC Gauteng Lekgotla: An Analytical Overview

            ANC Gauteng Lekgotla: An Analytical Overview 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

            The African National Congress (ANC) Gauteng Provincial Task Team (PTT) held a two-day Lekgotla from 3 to 4 May. The Lekgotla was part of a strategic intervention aimed at confronting persistent governance failures, planning for the 2026 local elections, and reinforcing internal unity amid mounting political pressures and electoral decline in the province. This Lekgotla…

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              The Strategic Role of Communication and PR in Enhancing Political Reputation

              The Strategic Role of Communication and PR in Enhancing Political Reputation 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

              In the competitive and often volatile landscape of South African politics, perception is power. While delivery remains a crucial metric for measuring government effectiveness, the ability to communicate that delivery persuasively and consistently is what ultimately shapes political reputations. Dr. Nasiphi Moya, the Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane and a member of ActionSA,…

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                Has The Tripartite Alliance Outlived Its Purpose?

                Has The Tripartite Alliance Outlived Its Purpose? 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

                At the beginning of April, the Central Committee of the South African Communist Party (SACP) held its first Plenary of the year. It reiterated its stance to contest the 2026 local government elections across the country, in line with the declaration and resolutions of the Party’s 15th National Congress held in 2022 and the Fifth…

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                  Fixing the Foundations: Rebuilding South Africa’s Municipal Dream

                  Fixing the Foundations: Rebuilding South Africa’s Municipal Dream 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

                  In 1998, South Africa took a bold step toward building a democracy that worked from the ground up. The White Paper on Local Government (WPLG98) was a visionary attempt to realise the promise of a developmental state, where local municipalities would be the engines of service delivery, economic opportunity, and participatory democracy. Fast forward 27…

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                  Hybrid Voting System

                    South Africa Needs to Move to a Hybrid Voting System

                    South Africa Needs to Move to a Hybrid Voting System 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

                    In March, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) hosted a three-day Electronic Voting Conference, bringing together experts to discuss the feasibility of electronic voting. This coincided with the IEC releasing its policy discussion paper, Exploring the Implementation of Electronic Voting in South Africa 2025, which outlined the legal, technical, and policy considerations around e-voting. A full…

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                      ANOTHER WEEK OF POLITICAL UNCERTAINTY AS ANC NAVIGATES GNU TENSIONS

                      ANOTHER WEEK OF POLITICAL UNCERTAINTY AS ANC NAVIGATES GNU TENSIONS 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

                      The African National Congress (ANC) faces a coalition crisis as budget clashes and deep policy divides threaten to unravel the Government of National Unity (GNU). Earlier in the week, the ANC convened its regular National Working Committee (NWC) meeting, which dedicated its focus on addressing tensions within the GNU, particularly in light of the Democratic…

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