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“Illegal” immigrants are a permanent feature of South Africa’s population - 13th May 2008 — by Frans Cronje — last modified 2008-05-13 12:04

The South African Institute of Race Relations has urged government to reconsider its policies on African immigrants following recent attacks on immigrants in Alexandra outside Johannesburg.

Media briefing: Expropriation Bill of 2008 (South African Institute of Race Relations 68 de Korte St Braamfontein Johannesburg with parking accross the road in Jorissen Place, from 2008-05-15 16:30 to 2008-05-15 17:30) — by Frans Cronje

The Institute is launching a report and analysis of the Expropriation Bill of 2008 on 15th May 2008. This report will be published in the May edition of Fast Facts. Much controversy has already surrounded this piece of legislation with certain analysts seeing it as contributing to further economic and political uncertainty. Dr Anthea Jeffery, Head of Special Research at the Institute, will explain the terms of the bill and explore some of its ramifications which extend well beyond land reform. Members of the media, and others with an interest in the bill, are invited to attend the briefing.

SAIRR today: South African solutions for South African problems - 9th May 2008 — by Frans Cronje — last modified 2008-05-13 12:09

On Thursday 8th May 2008 the Institute hosted a panel of five of South Africa’s leading economists to discuss growth forecasts for South Africa’s economy. The panel was made up of Azar Jammine, Ulrich Joubert, Elna Moolman, Dawie Roodt, and Chris Hart. While they were not unanimous in all their views a number of common themes emerged from their discussion. These offer hope that better governance and policies could help South Africa’s economy recover from the shocks of Eskom, interest rate hikes, and high fuel prices – to mention but a few.

SA: The Good News (South African Institute of Race Relations 68 de Korte St Braamfontein Johannesburg with parking accross the road in Jorissen Place, from 2008-05-13 18:00 to 2008-05-13 20:00) — by Frans Cronje

Steuart Pennington, CEO of SA The Good News, will present his thoughts on the future of South Africa. This briefing will take place as a roundtable briefing at the Institute's offices on the evening of 13 May 2008. All are welcome to attend.