Opinion Pieces
A future of large-scale migration
Unprecedented migration based on several push and pull factors will reshape global demographics and economies by mid-century.
What happens next within the ANC will determine South Africa’s future
South Africa desperately needs a new political vehicle that is truly nonracial in character and commits to growing the economy. Only Cyril Ramaphosa has the national breadth of support and stature to pull this off and it needs to start now.
Governance scenarios in South Africa: growth vs stability?
Two possible national coalitions (ANC-DA-IFP or ANC-MK) are a choice between economic growth and stability, with KZN as the sacrificial lamb.
Elections 2024: South Africa’s journey to coalition government
When the dust settles, the new government must focus on unity, economic growth and development.
Powering Africa: the future of nuclear energy
Africa’s large base-load energy demand will require a substantial investment in nuclear.
The US, the West and the future of Africa
The US needs to focus on collaborating with China if it wants to maintain influence in Africa.
“Jakkie Cilliers has a deep knowledge of Africa’s current development dynamics, theoretically and practically. His writings always provide extremely useful insights on the possible futures of our continent.”
Dr Ibrahim Mayaki
CEO of the African Union Development Agency-Nepad