19 May 2020
Governments must help citizens to wrench data back from companies owning it
Covid-19 has demonstrated how data can provide new sources of evidence for public policy-making.
18 May 2020
Taking unpopular decisions can be necessary for building an enduring legacy for the future
South Africa is at a crossroads.
15 May 2020
Covid-19: The greatest challenge remains ahead of us
Everyone is tired; tired of COVID-19, tired of ‘pandemic speak’ and lockdown.
11 May 2020
The great cigarette flip-flop saga: sifting through the facts
Is it unreasonable to infer that the lobby groups who opposed the National Coronavirus Command Council decision were in...
10 May 2020
Why our political leadership has fallen short in a time of crisis
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s moment of truth arrived when he donned a military uniform minus rank, closely followed by...
10 May 2020
We have not 'flattened the curve' and our current trajectory is very concerning
South Africa's Covid-19 pandemic trajectory is far from clear.
16 April 2020
Covid-19 is giving African governments cover to crack down on media
Many African governments are stifling freedom of expression under the guise of tackling Covid-19.
15 April 2020
Message from the Head of School
Dear WSG student Wits is proud to re-open on Monday, 20 April 2020, with every course going online.
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