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    Eskom’s Power Struggle: Milestones, Missteps, and the Path Forward

    Eskom’s Power Struggle: Milestones, Missteps, and the Path Forward 1200 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

    South Africa’s energy crisis remains one of the most pressing challenges facing the nation. Eskom, the state-owned power utility, has long been at the centre of the struggle to provide a stable and reliable electricity supply. While recent milestones have signalled progress, setbacks continue to expose deep-rooted challenges, negatively impacting households and businesses. The road…

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      Post 2025 Budget Analysis

      Post 2025 Budget Analysis 1200 1200 Frontline Africa Advisory

      Post – 2025 Budget Analysis Introduction The 2025 Budget, presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on 12 March 2025, comes at a critical juncture for South Africa. Initially postponed due to governance disagreements within the Government of National Unity (GNU), the budget seeks to strike a delicate balance between fiscal discipline, economic growth, and social…

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        Policing lifestyles, the new obsession of our governing class

        Policing lifestyles, the new obsession of our governing class 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

        The government has been seen to be insistent on creating heavy-headed regulations that are seemingly aimed at policing habits and lifestyles of citizens, this article unpacks how the government has been pursuing laws that interfere with people’s freedom of choice. Highlighting how these regulations neglect to consider and address the root causes of the same…

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          Let the people have their say — or else

          Let the people have their say — or else 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

          This article unpacks Constitutional Court’s unanimous decision in Mogale & Other vs Speaker of the National Assembly & Others along with its importance, particularly how it has reaffirmed the principles of public participation in public policy-making. View Now

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            As SA battles load shedding, it needs a realistic energy transition

            As SA battles load shedding, it needs a realistic energy transition 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

            With the world moving to renewable energy, South Africa has committed to transitioning to green energy to mitigate the impact of climate change. In light of that, this article tackles the realities South Africa’s energy transition needs to be cognisant of the country’s objective realities. View Now

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              Over-regulation is not the panacea to addressing patterns of dangerous social behaviour

              Over-regulation is not the panacea to addressing patterns of dangerous social behaviour 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

              In South Africa, the prevalent belief in the efficacy of increased regulation as a solution to addressing anomalies of social life leads to a cycle of reactionary policy making. This article highlights how government institutions in attempts to solution social ills neglect to consider the crucial aspect of behavioural change and lack of enforcement which…

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                Let the local economy inhale the dagga elixir

                Let the local economy inhale the dagga elixir 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

                The legalisation of cannabis in South Africa has presented the opportunity for the country to increase the volumes and variety of cannabis products. Therefore, this article highlights how cannabis can be a catalyst for economic growth should it be inclusive of the local markets.  Additionally, emphasises the importance of legislative frameworks that supports the local…

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                  Weed love some help: Why SA’s medicinal cannabis sector needs competition regulation

                  Weed love some help: Why SA’s medicinal cannabis sector needs competition regulation 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

                  Since the legalisation of medical cannabis in 2017, there has been an increase in the rate at which the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority issues licences. While big investments conjure up some excitement for business and government there are still major concerns that the medical cannabis sector may exclude small players. This article highlights…

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                    As streaming services surge, ICASA must urgently level the playing field for traditional broadcasters

                    As streaming services surge, ICASA must urgently level the playing field for traditional broadcasters 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

                    Considering the evolution of the digital economy, this article highlights Icasa’s inability to sync its development and regulations with the market realities of South Africa. View Now

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                      Job creation in SA – has Ramaphosa run out of ideas?

                      Job creation in SA – has Ramaphosa run out of ideas? 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

                      Considering the unemployment rate in South Africa, this article delves into how government has attempted to shift its responsibility of creating employment, this article unpacks how the state is not a mere passive participant in job creation and the role it ought to be playing to create an enabling environment for the private sector to…

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