Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI)
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PARI is an African research institute affiliated to the University of Johannesburg and Wits University, providing new and original social science research, advocacy and implementation support for South Africa, the global South and beyond.
The 2nd panel highlighted extortion in poor communities, the need for good governance and data that reflects lived realities, inclusive and gender-aware social dialogue, capacitating communities to understand the just transition, and the G20 as a process rather than an event. #G20SocialSummit2025
November 18, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The 2nd panel highlighted extortion in poor communities, the need for good governance and data that reflects lived realities, inclusive and gender-aware social dialogue, capacitating communities to understand the just transition, and the G20 as a process rather than an event. #G20SocialSummit2025
replacing job losses and supporting communities through the transition. A just transition asks: Who benefits, who bears the costs, and who has a voice in shaping the future?
November 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
replacing job losses and supporting communities through the transition. A just transition asks: Who benefits, who bears the costs, and who has a voice in shaping the future?
Panel 2 at the #G20SocialSummit2025
November 18, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Panel 2 at the #G20SocialSummit2025
This morning, SAIIA, PARI and Agence Française de Développement host a G20 Social Summit side event focusing on advocating for a whole-of-society just transition – advocating for inclusive, equitable and transformative employment, training and social policy.
#G20SocialSummit2025’s
#G20SocialSummit2025’s
November 18, 2025 at 7:28 AM
This morning, SAIIA, PARI and Agence Française de Développement host a G20 Social Summit side event focusing on advocating for a whole-of-society just transition – advocating for inclusive, equitable and transformative employment, training and social policy.
#G20SocialSummit2025’s
#G20SocialSummit2025’s
pari.org.za/this-months-...
State Capture Parasites
The Zondo Commission demonstrated the critical role played by corporate actors, both as active participants in corrupt deals and as professional enablers who facilitated state capture.
State Capture Parasites
The Zondo Commission demonstrated the critical role played by corporate actors, both as active participants in corrupt deals and as professional enablers who facilitated state capture.
November 3, 2025 at 12:25 PM
pari.org.za/this-months-...
State Capture Parasites
The Zondo Commission demonstrated the critical role played by corporate actors, both as active participants in corrupt deals and as professional enablers who facilitated state capture.
State Capture Parasites
The Zondo Commission demonstrated the critical role played by corporate actors, both as active participants in corrupt deals and as professional enablers who facilitated state capture.
Where do we stand with the Presidential commitments on state capture?
PARI is releasing two publications regarding President Ramaphosa’s 60 commitments in response to the Zondo Commission report.
pari.org.za/where-do-we-...
#MadlangaCommission #ZondoCommission
PARI is releasing two publications regarding President Ramaphosa’s 60 commitments in response to the Zondo Commission report.
pari.org.za/where-do-we-...
#MadlangaCommission #ZondoCommission
October 31, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Where do we stand with the Presidential commitments on state capture?
PARI is releasing two publications regarding President Ramaphosa’s 60 commitments in response to the Zondo Commission report.
pari.org.za/where-do-we-...
#MadlangaCommission #ZondoCommission
PARI is releasing two publications regarding President Ramaphosa’s 60 commitments in response to the Zondo Commission report.
pari.org.za/where-do-we-...
#MadlangaCommission #ZondoCommission
Sithembile Mbete, PARI's Executive Director, is presenting on this webinar panel tomorrow: "Creating an Inclusive Electoral System".
Register now: bit.ly/4oboaX3
Register now: bit.ly/4oboaX3
October 30, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Sithembile Mbete, PARI's Executive Director, is presenting on this webinar panel tomorrow: "Creating an Inclusive Electoral System".
Register now: bit.ly/4oboaX3
Register now: bit.ly/4oboaX3
In the last JHB Urban Crisis Seminar of the year, Mpho Thato Morare (University of the Witwatersrand) examined The ‘Forefathers’ of Braamfontein and Fashioning Black Masculinity, tracing how Umswenko shape ideals of cool Black masculinity and negotiates identity, dignity and community.
October 16, 2025 at 1:28 PM
In the last JHB Urban Crisis Seminar of the year, Mpho Thato Morare (University of the Witwatersrand) examined The ‘Forefathers’ of Braamfontein and Fashioning Black Masculinity, tracing how Umswenko shape ideals of cool Black masculinity and negotiates identity, dignity and community.
Joburg Urban Crisis Seminar on 16 October, 1–3pm - pari.org.za/pari-urban-c...
Register to join in person: forms.gle/4iewADQWnHwf...
or to attend online: rebrand.ly/5q8qbxz
Gauteng City-Region Observatory SWOP - The Society, Work & Politics Institute
Register to join in person: forms.gle/4iewADQWnHwf...
or to attend online: rebrand.ly/5q8qbxz
Gauteng City-Region Observatory SWOP - The Society, Work & Politics Institute
October 10, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Joburg Urban Crisis Seminar on 16 October, 1–3pm - pari.org.za/pari-urban-c...
Register to join in person: forms.gle/4iewADQWnHwf...
or to attend online: rebrand.ly/5q8qbxz
Gauteng City-Region Observatory SWOP - The Society, Work & Politics Institute
Register to join in person: forms.gle/4iewADQWnHwf...
or to attend online: rebrand.ly/5q8qbxz
Gauteng City-Region Observatory SWOP - The Society, Work & Politics Institute
PARI’s Compact Programme Lead, Girish Daya, joined a panel discussion on Bridging the Gap Between Government and Citizens Through Technology hosted by Civic Tech Innovation Network.
October 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
PARI’s Compact Programme Lead, Girish Daya, joined a panel discussion on Bridging the Gap Between Government and Citizens Through Technology hosted by Civic Tech Innovation Network.
Panel Discussion | Bridging the Gap Between Government and Citizens Through Technology
08 October 2025, 2pm – 4pm
📅 Register: bit.ly/civictechpan...
08 October 2025, 2pm – 4pm
📅 Register: bit.ly/civictechpan...
October 3, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Panel Discussion | Bridging the Gap Between Government and Citizens Through Technology
08 October 2025, 2pm – 4pm
📅 Register: bit.ly/civictechpan...
08 October 2025, 2pm – 4pm
📅 Register: bit.ly/civictechpan...
In today's monthly internal research seminar, Mahlatse Rampedi and Ntokozo Ndhlovu presented a first cut of their moving short documentary on the water crisis.
September 26, 2025 at 11:05 AM
In today's monthly internal research seminar, Mahlatse Rampedi and Ntokozo Ndhlovu presented a first cut of their moving short documentary on the water crisis.
Sithembile Mbete is PARI’s Executive Director.
September 5, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Sithembile Mbete is PARI’s Executive Director.
pari.org.za/this-months-...
The National Dialogue
While PARi researchers think the national dialogue is as about as effective a process as Heritage Day braais in terms of creating cohesion, we also acknowledge the power of holding space for discussion,
The National Dialogue
While PARi researchers think the national dialogue is as about as effective a process as Heritage Day braais in terms of creating cohesion, we also acknowledge the power of holding space for discussion,
September 4, 2025 at 12:20 PM
pari.org.za/this-months-...
The National Dialogue
While PARi researchers think the national dialogue is as about as effective a process as Heritage Day braais in terms of creating cohesion, we also acknowledge the power of holding space for discussion,
The National Dialogue
While PARi researchers think the national dialogue is as about as effective a process as Heritage Day braais in terms of creating cohesion, we also acknowledge the power of holding space for discussion,
Today's internal seminar had Zain Mayet leading a discussion on AI's use in research in PARI and beyond. PARI researchers gave feedback on ethics, prospects and implementation capabilities for what proved to be an enriching dialogue.
August 29, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Today's internal seminar had Zain Mayet leading a discussion on AI's use in research in PARI and beyond. PARI researchers gave feedback on ethics, prospects and implementation capabilities for what proved to be an enriching dialogue.
At this week’s JHB Urban Crisis Seminar, David du Toit (UJ) explored the challenges facing paid domestic workers in Johannesburg. He highlighted transport struggles, stigma, and the limits of ILO Convention 189, noting how COVID-19 exposed the sector’s precarity.
August 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM
At this week’s JHB Urban Crisis Seminar, David du Toit (UJ) explored the challenges facing paid domestic workers in Johannesburg. He highlighted transport struggles, stigma, and the limits of ILO Convention 189, noting how COVID-19 exposed the sector’s precarity.
August 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Day 3 of the COMPACT Collaboration Tool: Train the Trainer workshop.
Module 4: Reflecting and learning
COMPACT - My Municipality
SALGA
Integrity Action
Module 4: Reflecting and learning
COMPACT - My Municipality
SALGA
Integrity Action
August 7, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Day 3 of the COMPACT Collaboration Tool: Train the Trainer workshop.
Module 4: Reflecting and learning
COMPACT - My Municipality
SALGA
Integrity Action
Module 4: Reflecting and learning
COMPACT - My Municipality
SALGA
Integrity Action
Day 3 of the COMPACT Collaboration Tool: Train the Trainer workshop.
Module 3: Implementing and adapting
COMPACT - My Municipality
SALGA
Integrity Action
Module 3: Implementing and adapting
COMPACT - My Municipality
SALGA
Integrity Action
August 7, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Day 3 of the COMPACT Collaboration Tool: Train the Trainer workshop.
Module 3: Implementing and adapting
COMPACT - My Municipality
SALGA
Integrity Action
Module 3: Implementing and adapting
COMPACT - My Municipality
SALGA
Integrity Action
Day 2 of the COMPACT Collaboration Tool: Train the Trainer workshop.
Module 3: Vision and hope
COMPACT - My Municipality
SALGA
Integrity Action
Module 3: Vision and hope
COMPACT - My Municipality
SALGA
Integrity Action
August 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Day 2 of the COMPACT Collaboration Tool: Train the Trainer workshop.
Module 3: Vision and hope
COMPACT - My Municipality
SALGA
Integrity Action
Module 3: Vision and hope
COMPACT - My Municipality
SALGA
Integrity Action
Day 2 of the COMPACT Collaboration Tool: Train the Trainer workshop.
Module 2: Making sense of the challenge
COMPACT - My Municipality
SALGA
Integrity Action
Module 2: Making sense of the challenge
COMPACT - My Municipality
SALGA
Integrity Action
August 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Day 2 of the COMPACT Collaboration Tool: Train the Trainer workshop.
Module 2: Making sense of the challenge
COMPACT - My Municipality
SALGA
Integrity Action
Module 2: Making sense of the challenge
COMPACT - My Municipality
SALGA
Integrity Action
Day 1 of the COMPACT Collaboration Tool: Train the Trainer workshop.
Module 1: Team Building, Agreements and Establishment of Learning Groups.
COMPACT - My Municipality
SALGA
Integrity Action
Module 1: Team Building, Agreements and Establishment of Learning Groups.
COMPACT - My Municipality
SALGA
Integrity Action
August 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Day 1 of the COMPACT Collaboration Tool: Train the Trainer workshop.
Module 1: Team Building, Agreements and Establishment of Learning Groups.
COMPACT - My Municipality
SALGA
Integrity Action
Module 1: Team Building, Agreements and Establishment of Learning Groups.
COMPACT - My Municipality
SALGA
Integrity Action
Day 1 of the COMPACT Collaboration Tool: Train the Trainer workshop.
Preparation: Getting clear on purpose, stakeholder mapping and logistics.
COMPACT - My Municipality
SALGA
Integrity Action
Preparation: Getting clear on purpose, stakeholder mapping and logistics.
COMPACT - My Municipality
SALGA
Integrity Action
August 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Day 1 of the COMPACT Collaboration Tool: Train the Trainer workshop.
Preparation: Getting clear on purpose, stakeholder mapping and logistics.
COMPACT - My Municipality
SALGA
Integrity Action
Preparation: Getting clear on purpose, stakeholder mapping and logistics.
COMPACT - My Municipality
SALGA
Integrity Action
Day 1 of the COMPACT Collaboration Tool: Train the Trainer workshop kicked off with building connections and exploring the value of collaboration. In the room are PARI, SALGA and two participating municipalities: Newcastle and Blue Crane Route, facilitated by Dstlry. With COMPACT & Integrity Action.
August 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Day 1 of the COMPACT Collaboration Tool: Train the Trainer workshop kicked off with building connections and exploring the value of collaboration. In the room are PARI, SALGA and two participating municipalities: Newcastle and Blue Crane Route, facilitated by Dstlry. With COMPACT & Integrity Action.
At this week’s JHB Urban Crisis Seminar, Zachary Klamann (University of Chicago) explored how Joburg’s electricity crisis is reshaping the post-apartheid utility model. Drawing on ethnographic and archival research, he examined the pressures facing providers as users either bypass the grid or leave.
July 31, 2025 at 1:23 PM
At this week’s JHB Urban Crisis Seminar, Zachary Klamann (University of Chicago) explored how Joburg’s electricity crisis is reshaping the post-apartheid utility model. Drawing on ethnographic and archival research, he examined the pressures facing providers as users either bypass the grid or leave.