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Inflation Trends in SA and the case for a lower inflation Target
In this insightful presentaton, Mr Nkosiphindile “Nkosie” Shange, Economist at the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) explored the latest inflation trends in South Africa, currently tracking below the South African...
Spending Reviews: Topics, methodology and findings
Since 2013, GTAC’s Public Expenditure and Policy Analysis (PEPA) unit has guided the production of over 270 spending reviews across various sectors. This booklet presents a selection of these reviews...
The Principle of Municipal Spending vs. Service Delivery
In this thought-provoking presentation from the “The Principle of Municipal Spending vs. Service Delivery” webinar Zinzi Mphahlele, Manager of Budget and Reporting at Polokwane Municipality, shared real-world insights on aligning...
On Air with Ubuntu Radio: Municipal Spending Vs. Service Delivery
During ‘Ubuntu Radio’s Midday Conversation with Vusi Maupa & Sabelo Makhubo’, Zinzi Mphahlele, Budget Manager at Polokwane Municipality, unpacked “The Principle of Municipal Spending vs. Service Delivery.” Zinzi brought a...
Education Policy For Inclusive Economic Growth During Fiscal Consolidation
Globally, improving education drives economic growth. Yet, South Africa presents a puzzling exception: education gains haven’t translated into sustained economic development. Why? In this presentation Peter Courtney shares his latest...
Section 71 Local Government Report
In MFMA Section 71 Local Government Report, Mandla Gilimani, Director of Local Government Budget Analysis at National Treasury, unpacks how Section 71 of the MFMA supports financial oversight, transparency, and...
Municipal Grants Monitoring and Analysis
Sello Mashaba, Director: Local Government Budget Analysis at National Treasury delivered a presentation “Municipal Grants Monitoring and Analysis” at the webinar From Your Pocket to Public Services: Tracking Municipal Budgets....
Revival of South Africa’s Open Government Partnership Programme
In the presentation “Revival of South Africa’s Open Government Partnership (OGP) Programme”, Dr Patrick Sokhela, South Africa’s OGP Point of Contact, outlines how the OGP 5th National Action Plan supports...
Using administrative data for service delivery
On 11 April, The Midday Conversation on Ubuntu Radio featured an interesting discussion with Prof Justin Visagie, Chief Research Specialist at the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC). Hosted by Vusi...
Bi-annual Infrastructure Trends Report March 2025
This bi-annual report assesses South Africa’s latest infrastructure trends, highlighting investment patterns, challenges, and key developments. Given the role of infrastructure in driving GDP growth, expanding access to basic services...
Transforming Healthcare Access with Vula Mobile
In this presentation Dr. William Mapham, CEO of Vula Mobile, shared insights on how digital innovation is revolutionising healthcare access across South Africa and beyond. Dr. Mapham, a visionary in...
Asset Optimisation Strategy: Public Sector Office Ownership
Public sector organisations face several challenges when it comes to owning and managing office space which includes financial constraints, bureaucracy and outdated infrastructure. These challenges require proactive management, strategic planning,...
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The cluster includes the following government departments: Communications, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Economic Development, Energy, Finance, Human Settlements, Public Enterprises, Public Works, The Presidency: National Planning Commission, Transport and Water and Environmental Affairs.
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Bi-annual Infrastructure Trends Report March 2025
This bi-annual report assesses South Africa’s latest infrastructure trends, highlighting investment patterns, challenges, and key developments. Given the role of infrastructure in driving GDP growth, expanding access to basic services...
Viability Gap Financing
In this insightful presentation Vivek Kasseepursad and Thembela Mazula from the Capital Projects Appraisal Unit (CPAU) share findings from studies conducted into the use of Viability Gap Financing (VGF). When...
Olifants Management Model Programme: Phase 2B and 2B+
In this report Veron Vukeya (GTAC) highlighted how blended finance was utilised for Phases 2B and 2B+ of the Olifants Management Model Programme.
BRICS Technical Report on Infrastructure Projects Blended Finance
Drawing on insights from the Technical Report on Infrastructure Projects Blended Finance, Mr Vadim Tarkin from the Russian State Development Corporation VEB.RF unpacked the concept of blended finance and its...
The BFI: Reflections and Lessons Learnt
In this insightful presentation by Veron Vukeya and Pheeha Morudu from the Capital Projects Appraisal Unit of GTAC reflect on the achievements of the Budget Facility for Infrastructure since its...
School Infrastructure Delivery
The technical report is a 2016 review of school infrastructure delivery in South Africa, highlighting inconsistencies in project tracking and accounting across provinces. It recommends standardizing processes, improving data...
Industrial Development Zones
The technical report reviews South Africa’s Industrial Development Zones (IDZs), highlighting their establishment, funding, performance, and challenges. It evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of IDZs, proposing a costing model and...
Provincial Roads
This is a tecnhnical report on the Performance and Expenditure Review of Provincial Roads, detailing the project’s background, methodology, findings, reasons for termination, and recommendations for future analysis. It...
Public Transport and Infrastructure System
This technical report reviews public transport and infrastructure expenditure and performance in six metropolitan areas, covering various transport modes, their costs, subsidies, and efficiency, with a focus on improving urban...
Provincial Roads in South Africa
The technical report reviews South Africa’s provincial road expenditure from 2016/17 to 2020/21, highlighting inefficiencies, funding sources, and project completion rates. It recommends better alignment of budgeting and reporting, co-funding...
Informal Settlements
This technical report is a draft final report on the rapid verification study of service delivery in South African informal settlements, focusing on Outcome 8 targets. It details methodology,...
Provincial Public Residential Rental Stock
This technical report analyzes the costs and revenues of provincial public residential rental properties from 2013/14 to 2015/16- identifying management challenges, and evaluating financial scenarios. Recommendations include improved asset...
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This cluster includes the following government departments: Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Communications, Economic Development, Finance, Higher Education and Training, Labour, Mineral Resources, Public Enterprises, Rural Development and Land Reform, Science and Technology, Tourism and Trade and Industry.
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Inflation Trends in SA and the case for a lower inflation Target
In this insightful presentaton, Mr Nkosiphindile “Nkosie” Shange, Economist at the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) explored the latest inflation trends in South Africa, currently tracking below the South African...
The Principle of Municipal Spending vs. Service Delivery
In this thought-provoking presentation from the “The Principle of Municipal Spending vs. Service Delivery” webinar Zinzi Mphahlele, Manager of Budget and Reporting at Polokwane Municipality, shared real-world insights on aligning...
On Air with Ubuntu Radio: Municipal Spending Vs. Service Delivery
During ‘Ubuntu Radio’s Midday Conversation with Vusi Maupa & Sabelo Makhubo’, Zinzi Mphahlele, Budget Manager at Polokwane Municipality, unpacked “The Principle of Municipal Spending vs. Service Delivery.” Zinzi brought a...
Using administrative data for service delivery
On 11 April, The Midday Conversation on Ubuntu Radio featured an interesting discussion with Prof Justin Visagie, Chief Research Specialist at the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC). Hosted by Vusi...
A Decade of Innovation and Partnership
Since its establishment in 2011, the Jobs Fund has been at the forefront of tackling unemployment in South Africa through innovative funding models and strategic public-private partnerships. This new publication...
Viability Gap Financing
In this insightful presentation Vivek Kasseepursad and Thembela Mazula from the Capital Projects Appraisal Unit (CPAU) share findings from studies conducted into the use of Viability Gap Financing (VGF). When...
BRICS Technical Report on Infrastructure Projects Blended Finance
The report is a deliverable of the BRICS Task Force on PPP and Infrastructure under the Russian Presidency. In addition to contributing to the content of the report, SA also...
Creating a Just AI ecosystem for Africa
In this insightful webinar, Dr. Alison Gillwald, Executive Director of Research ICT Africa, explores the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) excluding large portions of the population. With a focus on...
Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority
This is a technical report on the Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority (PSETA), detailing its mandate, funding issues, deliverables, and performance. It highlights PSETA’s challenges in funding...
National Artisan Development Programme
This technical report is on the National Artisan Development Programme which aims to increase the number of qualified artisans in South Africa to 30,000 annually by 2030. Key challenges...
SEDA Technology Incubators
The technical report is a 2014 expenditure and performance review of the SEDA Technology Incubators, detailing financial analysis, programme design, and performance indicators. It includes recommendations for improving technology-focused SMME...
Micro Agriculture Finance Institutions of South Africa
This technical report on the Micro Agriculture Finance Institutions of South Africa (MAFISA), highlighting its purpose, management issues, financial performance, and recommendations for improvement. It identifies significant management and...
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This cluster includes the following government departments: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Home Affairs, Justice and Constitutional Development, Finance, Public Service and Administration and The Presidency: Performance Monitoring and Evaluation and Administration.
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Spending Reviews: Topics, methodology and findings
Since 2013, GTAC’s Public Expenditure and Policy Analysis (PEPA) unit has guided the production of over 270 spending reviews across various sectors. This booklet presents a selection of these reviews...
The Principle of Municipal Spending vs. Service Delivery
In this thought-provoking presentation from the “The Principle of Municipal Spending vs. Service Delivery” webinar Zinzi Mphahlele, Manager of Budget and Reporting at Polokwane Municipality, shared real-world insights on aligning...
On Air with Ubuntu Radio: Municipal Spending Vs. Service Delivery
During ‘Ubuntu Radio’s Midday Conversation with Vusi Maupa & Sabelo Makhubo’, Zinzi Mphahlele, Budget Manager at Polokwane Municipality, unpacked “The Principle of Municipal Spending vs. Service Delivery.” Zinzi brought a...
Section 71 Local Government Report
In MFMA Section 71 Local Government Report, Mandla Gilimani, Director of Local Government Budget Analysis at National Treasury, unpacks how Section 71 of the MFMA supports financial oversight, transparency, and...
Municipal Grants Monitoring and Analysis
Sello Mashaba, Director: Local Government Budget Analysis at National Treasury delivered a presentation “Municipal Grants Monitoring and Analysis” at the webinar From Your Pocket to Public Services: Tracking Municipal Budgets....
Revival of South Africa’s Open Government Partnership Programme
In the presentation “Revival of South Africa’s Open Government Partnership (OGP) Programme”, Dr Patrick Sokhela, South Africa’s OGP Point of Contact, outlines how the OGP 5th National Action Plan supports...
Using administrative data for service delivery
On 11 April, The Midday Conversation on Ubuntu Radio featured an interesting discussion with Prof Justin Visagie, Chief Research Specialist at the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC). Hosted by Vusi...
Asset Optimisation Strategy: Public Sector Office Ownership
Public sector organisations face several challenges when it comes to owning and managing office space which includes financial constraints, bureaucracy and outdated infrastructure. These challenges require proactive management, strategic planning,...
In Conversation with Petra Holm, a Digital Transformation Adviser at e-Estonia
In this insightful podcast conversation between Vusi Maupa of Ubuntu Radio and Petra Holm from the e-Estonia Briefing Centre, the panelists explore the transformative potential of digital technologies and strategies...
Enter e-Estonia: Estonia’s Unique Approach to Digital Transformation
In this insightful presentation Ms Petra Holm from the e-Estonia Briefing Centre explored the transformative potential of digital technologies and strategies shaping the future.
NPO and Social Welfare Registration Process
The technical report details the 2013 review of NPO and social welfare registration processes in South Africa, highlighting inefficiencies, funding disparities, and the need for improved oversight and management by...
Cost Implications of Funding NPOs Following the Nawongo Court Judgement
This technical report discusses the Costing Model for estimating NPO funding in provinces, the impact of the NAWONGO court case on funding, highlighting spending inequalities, the need for standardized service...
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This cluster includes the following government departments: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Environmental and Water Affairs, Human Settlements, Labour, Public Works, Rural Development and Land Affairs, Social Development, Transport and Women, Youth, Children and People with Disability.
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Transforming Healthcare Access with Vula Mobile
In this presentation Dr. William Mapham, CEO of Vula Mobile, shared insights on how digital innovation is revolutionising healthcare access across South Africa and beyond. Dr. Mapham, a visionary in...
Rollout of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine to Schools
The technical report details the rollout of the HPV vaccine to Grade 5 girls in South African schools, its implementation, funding, and cost analysis. It highlights the program’s success, recommends...
Provincial Nature Reserves
This is a technical report on the management, funding, and performance of Provincial Nature Reserves (PNRs) in South Africa, highlighting expenditure trends, revenue generation, and management challenges, with case studies...
Land Restitution
The technical report analyses the Land Restitution Programme in South Africa, covering its history, processes, expenditure, and performance. It includes various scenarios for future costs and implementation strategies, emphasizing...
Funding Model for Social Housing
This technical report outlines a 2016 review of South Africa’s social housing funding model, detailing the program’s structure, funding sources, challenges, and recommendations to enhance private sector involvement and financial...
FUNDING FREE BASIC SERVICES THROUGH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EQUITABLE SHARE
Developed in 2001, the Free Basic Services (FBS) policy aims to promote poverty alleviation for indigent households (IH). Millions of South Africans still lack access to basic services such as...
FEASIBILITY STUDY UNDERTAKEN FOR THE SHILUVANA FRAIL CARE CENTRE IN LIMPOPO
AIM was to Investigate an appropriate location in government and options for the management of the Shiluvana Frail Care Centre (SFCC) operating from Shiluvana in Tzaneen.
Second Edition, Covid-19 Country Report: Chapter 5.1: Impact on Vulnerable Groups
In this chapter of the second report, we explore the challenges faced in limiting the transmission of the virus among populations who already live precariously and so are inevitably at...
South Africa Covid-19 Country Report: First Edition June 2021
This official government report covers the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic. It records measures and interventions adopted by the South African government in partnership with its social partners to...
The Impact of COVID-19 on Schools and Education
2021 Winter School presentation by Ms Nompumelelo Mohohlwane and Debra Shepherd on the impact of COVID-19 on schools and education in South Africa.
Saving Lives & Saving Livelihoods
2021 Winter School presentation by Professor Ronelle Burger on social relief measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: Protecting Lives and Livelihoods
2021 Winter School presentation by Dr Mark Blecher on the South African Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect of the pandemic on the South African economy and...
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This cluster includes the following government departments: Arts and Culture, Basic Education, Health, Higher Education and Training, Labour, Science and Technology and Sport and Recreation.
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Education Policy For Inclusive Economic Growth During Fiscal Consolidation
Globally, improving education drives economic growth. Yet, South Africa presents a puzzling exception: education gains haven’t translated into sustained economic development. Why? In this presentation Peter Courtney shares his latest...
Nutrition and Food Security for Children Under Five Years Old
The technical report is a comprehensive review of nutrition and food security interventions for children under five in South Africa, detailing policy, expenditure, and performance analysis across health, social development,...
Technical and Vocational Education and Training
This is a 2015 technical report on the performance and expenditure review of South Africa’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, analyzing funding, costs, and performance indicators to...
National Student Financial Aid Scheme
The Technical Report showcases NSFAS Performance and Expenditure Review. It evaluates the financial aid scheme’s administration, funding adequacy, and loan recovery issues, and details costing models including variables, assumptions, and...
National Skills Fund
This technical report focuses on the National Skills Fund, established by the Skills Development Act (1998), finances training, capacity building, and research. It improved financial management since 2010/11, disbursing...
Language Services
This technical report is an expenditure and performance review of South Africa’s National Language Services, PanSALB, and CRL, analyzing their mandates, spending, and efficiency. It highlights issues like unclear...
In-Service Training of Teachers
The technical report is a 2013 Expenditure and Performance Review of the In-Service Training of Teachers (INSET) in South Africa. It analyzes policy processes, performance, and costs, providing recommendations...
Science Councils Partnering with the Private Sector
The technical report reviews the effectiveness of South African Science Councils partnering with the private sector, analyzing government funding, income sources, and performance. It highlights the need for better-defined...
SITA AND ICT SPENDING REVIEW
The presentation focused on a spending review which explored if the original model of having a centralised stated owned IT agency is working or not. There are concerns that, far...
COMMON LESSONS LEARNT: HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS (HPV) VACCINATION PROGRAMME
The webinar focused on the roll out of the HPV vaccine to schools. The spending review is a review and consolidation of findings and recommendations of previous spending reviews undertaken...
South Africa Covid-19 Country Report: First Edition June 2021
This official government report covers the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic. It records measures and interventions adopted by the South African government in partnership with its social partners to...
“Ctrl+Alt+Delete” SA’s Digital Gap – Information and Communications Technology within Basic Education
A presentation delivered by Mr Shaneel Ragoo on 08 April 2022 as part of GTAC’s weekly webinar series. The webinar focused on Information and Communications Technology within Basic Education. The...
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This cluster includes the following government departments: Defence and Military Veterans, International Relations and Cooperation, Finance, State Security, Tourism, Trade and Industry and Water and Environmental Affairs.
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Volume 1: An Analysis of International Practices on Funding for Post-School Education and Training
The technical report reviews international practices in funding post-school education and training, focusing on South Africa’s system and challenges. It compares funding models in OECD and African countries, and...
Foreign Missions
The technical report analyzes DIRCO’s foreign mission expenditures from 2010 to 2013, detailing costs by region and mission size, and highlighting key cost drivers such as staff allowances, property leases,...
Covid-19 Country Report 2nd Edition: Chapter 1 – International Cooperation and Trade
This presentation focused on the first chapter of the South African Covid-19 Country Report. Our speakers Prof. Suzy Graham (Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Johannesburg) and Prof....
Second Edition, Covid-19 Country Report: Chapter 7: International cooperation and trade
This Chapter seeks to ascertain the status of South Africa’s1 international cooperation efforts, and trade statistics, since March 2021, in response to the continued presence of the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic....
South Africa Covid-19 Country Report: First Edition June 2021
This official government report covers the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic. It records measures and interventions adopted by the South African government in partnership with its social partners to...
Covid-19 Country Report Chapter 7 South African Government International Cooperation and Trade Responses to the pandemic
This chapter explores how the South African government has used its engagement with global and regional organisations, forums and other external actors in the economic, security and health areas to...
The Creative Bureaucracy Festival Berlin, 20-21 September 2019 Report-Back
Report on the Creative Bureaucracy Festival Berlin (20 -21 September 2019)
Tax Progressivity and The Role of Personal Tax
International reform trends in the taxation of labour and capital income.
This cluster includes the following government departments: Correctional Services, Defence, Home Affairs, Justice and Constitutional Development, Police and State Security.
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Second Edition, Covid-19 Country Report: Chapter 3: Legal and Regulatory Responses
This chapter outlinea the legal and regulatory frameworks that have underpinned the Covid-19 response and ensuing effects including crucial social systems – including the health system, health research, elections and...
South Africa Covid-19 Country Report: First Edition June 2021
This official government report covers the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic. It records measures and interventions adopted by the South African government in partnership with its social partners to...
Covid-19 Country Report Chapter 3.1 South African Legal and Regulatory Responses
This chapter uses the values enshrined in s1 of the Constitution to evaluate the state’s legal and regulatory response to Covid-19 within the context of the options provided by the...
Covid-19 Country Report Chapter 3.1 South African Legal and Regulatory Responses Presentation
This presentation uses the values enshrined in s1 of the Constitution to evaluate the state’s legal and regulatory response to Covid-19 within the context of the options provided by the...
Review of the impact of the South African Police Service (SAPS) as frontline law enforcer on policing during the COVID-19 pandemic
With the onset of the State of Disaster, the South African Police Service (SAPS) saw its mandate expand to include the enforcement of Regulations in terms of the Disaster Management...
Covid-19 Country Report Chapter 3.2: Legal Challenges, Human Rights, and Law Enforcement
Linking to the previous chapter, chapter 3.2 evaluates developments following the imposition of measures in terms of the Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002. Several of the legal disputes the...
Covid-19 Country Report Chapter CH 3.2: Legal Challenges, Human Rights, and Law Enforcement Presentation
Linking to the previous chapter, chapter 3.2 evaluates developments following the imposition of measures in terms of the Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002. Several of the legal disputes the...