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

Policing lifestyles, the new obsession of our governing class

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 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

Let the people have their say — or else

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 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

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

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 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

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

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 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

Let the local economy inhale the dagga elixir

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 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

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

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 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

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

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? 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

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

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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Is the Border Management Agency the answer to border security? 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

Is the Border Management Agency the answer to border security?

This article questions if the Boarder Management Act will be as impactful as it is envisaged considering the range of issues such as affordability, and implementation mechanisms that were smilingly unconsidered by the government during the development of the bill. View Now

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Why poorly negotiated public policies are a market hazard 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

Why poorly negotiated public policies are a market hazard

A commitment to science-driven policymaking, earnest listening and early-stage consultation with stakeholders must underpin commitment to social compacts. Therefore, this article highlights the importance of how President Ramaphosa’s commitment to social compacts should find direct expression in the processes of public participation in policy development while highlighting how they could solution the issue of the…

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Government must fast-track laws to decriminalise and protect sex workers 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

Government must fast-track laws to decriminalise and protect sex workers

Currently sex workers have no protection under existing laws, therefore, this article focuses on the government should fast track laws aimed at decriminalising and protecting sex workers as they continue to face various challenges including gender based-violence, murder, and discrimination. View Now

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National Policy Development Framework: strengthening evidence-based policy making 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

National Policy Development Framework: strengthening evidence-based policy making

This article analyses the National Policy Development Framework, unpacking its importance, relevance and how it can strengthen evidence-based public policy making in South Africa. View Now

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