In his state of the nation address earlier this year, President Cyril Ramaphosa promised that government would invest in social infrastructure to build a “nation that works for all”. Yet, just two ...

The climate crisis is impacting the realisation of human rights in South Africa such as the right to basic education and healthcare, writes Matshidiso Lencoasa. In the midst of every crisis lies ...

Matshidiso Lencoasa is a budget researcher at Section27, a well-known South African public interest law centre. With multiple degrees in accounting sciences, international development and education, ...

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Dan Corder (in for CapeTalk’s John Maytham) speaks with Matshidiso Lencoasa, Budget analyst at SECTION27 and Budget Justice Coalition Steering Committee member. SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter ...

Some say a VAT increase is not the only available option. Matshidiso Lencoasa from the Budget Justice Coalition is calling on the government to make the right decisions for its citizens.

JOHANNESBURG - Children are dying from malnutrition while government's response remains limited. The health department reports that 38 children under five died in the first three months of this year.