Vimal Ranchhod: The Multidimensionality of Income Inequality 30th Apr 201822nd Aug 2023Fazila Farouk High levels of inequality limit economic growth and human development, Vimal Ranchhod said at a symposium on "Social Mobility and Inequality in South Africa”, co-hosted by SALDRU and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung South Africa Office. Videos
Patrizio Piraino: Intergenerational Mobility in South Africa 30th Apr 201822nd Aug 2023Fazila Farouk The American dream (that people can climb to the top) is just that - a dream, Ass. Prof. Patrizio Piraino said at a symposium on "Social Mobility and Inequality in South Africa” co-hosted by SALDRU and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung South Africa Office. Videos
Murray Leibbrandt: Understanding the Texture and Multidimensionality of Inequalities in South Africa 30th Apr 201822nd Aug 2023Fazila Farouk The top 5% have flourished since the end of apartheid, SALDRU's director, Prof. Murray Leibbrandt said at a symposium on "Social Mobility and Inequality in South Africa", co-hosted by SALDRU and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung South Africa Office. Videos
Markus Awater: Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Committed to Social Democracy 30th Apr 201822nd Aug 2023Fazila Farouk At a 2018 symposium on "Social Mobility and Inequality in South Africa”, co-hosted by SALDRU and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) South Africa Office, Markus Awater talked about FES’ commitment to social democracy and explained the foundation’s program in South Africa. Videos
SALDRU and FES Host Symposium on Social Mobility and Inequality 30th Apr 201816th May 2018Fazila Farouk On 23 April 2018, the SALDRU and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung South Africa Office (FES) co-hosted a one-day symposium at which SALDRU's findings on social mobility and inequality in South Africa were presented. SALDRU News
Saldrupian Returns from Oxford: Finds Growing Trend in Experimental Research 30th Apr 201830th Sep 2021Fazila Farouk One of SALDRU’s post-doc fellows, Muna Shifa, recently returned from a 9-week stint at the University of Oxford. Muna was invited to visit Oxford University by the Centre for the Study of African Economies. Muna was struck by the growing trend in experimental research that she encountered during her stay at Oxford. SALDRU News
Press Statement: UCT Study Finds that Most Restaurant Owners Support a Complete Ban on Smoking in Restaurants 30th Apr 201830th Apr 2018Fazila Farouk The Minister of Health recently announced a 100% ban on smoking in public areas. A SALDRU study published by the South African Medical Journal finds that SA restaurants may be ahead of the curve with their smoking policies. In the Media
Pictorial: SALDRU Bids Farewell to Francis Wilson 30th Apr 201830th Jun 2022Fazila Farouk After more than 40 years of service, SALDRU’s founding director, Prof. Francis Wilson, will be leaving us to go into retirement. Francis has been a dynamic force in SALDRU whose research exemplifies courage and excellence. SALDRU hosted a cocktail party to bid farewell to Francis. We're pleased to share some photos and tweets from the function with you. SALDRU News
SALDRU Contributes to Latest World Bank Report on Poverty & Inequality in South Africa 30th Apr 20181st May 2018Fazila Farouk The World Bank released its latest poverty report on South Africa during the month of April to much dismay, as it presented indisputable evidence that South Africa is the most unequal country in the world. SALDRU’s research contributed to the findings. SALDRU News
Tackling Inequality Sustainably Beyond Social Grants 29th Apr 201830th Nov 2021Fazila Farouk By Janina Hudenborn, Daily Maverick The lives of many South Africans are shifting for the better, but not quickly enough. As Cyril Ramaphosa takes South Africa into a new chapter, government needs to look at what has worked and what has not and make wise policy choices that will deliver on the ANC’s overdue promise of a better life for all. In the Media
