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The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) conducts policy-relevant, social-science projects for the public-sector, NGOs & international development agencies.

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We are pleased to share the latest R&D Survey fact sheets across various sectors. These survey results in brief include sectoral and thematic analysis, as well as country comparisons. @CeSTII_HSRC

Access the pdfs here: https://t.co/tbf37dUlWk (scroll to CeSTII fact sheets)

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Catch HSRC's Clement Nchabeleng on SABC 2's Leihlo La Sechaba on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, at 20:00.

Topic: Why South Africans, especially young people, are reluctant to register to vote.

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[ON AIR] As tensions continue to rise over illegal immigration in South Africa — with recent protests in places like Pinetown, foreign nationals seeking refuge at the Durban Police Station, and the demolition of structures in parts of Johannesburg — many are now asking: when did this issue really begin, and what are the deeper social and economic factors behind it? Dr Steven Gordon - Chief Research Specialist @HSRCza on #TheNationalBriefing #sabcnews

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The HSRC invites you to join our upcoming seminar on the White Paper on Local Government (WPLG26).

📆 27 May 2026
�� 11:00 - 13:00
📍 Pretoria/ Cape Town

Join Online: https://t.co/MIQx3lFZBU

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The HSRC invites you to an online training session on the Foundations of the Value Chain Framework. This session is the first of a two-part training programme and introduces the value chain framework.

📅 21 MAY 2026
⏲️ 10:00 - 12:30
📍 ONLINE

Register: https://t.co/3rnC0TYI9n

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The HSRC presented its 2026/27 Annual Performance Plan to the Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology & Innovation.

Led by CEO Prof Sarah Mosoetsa, the HSRC highlighted its research agenda focused on addressing poverty, inequality & unemployment.

https://t.co/B2B5vaJqKL

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Researchers from the HSRC participated in the National Rural Development Indaba, where they discussed the Integrated Rural Development Sector Strategy (IRDSS) as a tool for rural economic transformation.

Read more: https://t.co/Zd8WUC50y1

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Rising hostility towards migrants in South Africa reveals deeper anxieties about jobs, inequality and belonging—and where tensions are most intense.

https://t.co/yKxlPL0GjB

💻 Steven Gordon, @HSRCza
#Politics

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Rising hostility towards migrants in South Africa reveals deeper anxieties about jobs, inequality and belonging—and where tensions are most intense.

https://t.co/yKxlPL0GjB

💻 Steven Gordon, @HSRCza
#Politics

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In a recent interview with @SABCNews (Channel 404), our CEO, @mbalimcdust, unpacked the significance of the upcoming Local Government Elections. Citing the urgent need to strengthen civic participation, especially after the @HSRCza Human Sciences Research Council report found that more than 68% of South Africans are dissatisfied with democracy, and an additional 79% are saying they have never received any civic or voter education ever.

Watch the interview on this link:
https://t.co/HtWDhBaWJ5

Remember to register and vote!! An informed electorate is the foundation of a functioning democracy.

#ThoughtLeadership #CivicEngagement #Governance #localgovernmentelections #GWC

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#FromtheReview: This research shares how climate change in rural Zambia affected older persons, by reducing agricultural yields, depleting natural water sources, intensifying food insecurity and disrupting cultural practices.

Read: https://t.co/6WHZMn7ryz

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Just dropped 📚
To Defend the Earth is To Defend the Human — a timely reflection on land, liberation, and the human condition through the lens of Amílcar Cabral.

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.@cput marked ‘World Book and Copyright Day’ with a meaningful celebration at its Bellville campus library, highlighted by a major book donation from HSRC Press

Read: https://t.co/2P6utnsLiZ

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Join Dr Andile Xaba as he discusses his book Soweto's Theatre of Resistance 1984–1994 — how township theatre drove anti-apartheid activism, with archival photos, eyewitness accounts and analysis of performances. Don’t miss it.

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Join us for the book launch of Soweto's Theatre of Resistance (1984–1994), discussing how township, protest and street theatre amplified anti‑apartheid voices, mobilised communities and forged solidarity across South Africa and beyond. #BookLaunch #Soweto

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#FromtheReview: These findings show how declining rainfall and rising temperatures are reshaping water availability in semi-arid South Africa, offering crucial lessons for climate-resilient water management nationwide.

https://t.co/SQjMS5Zzmk

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Join us for a webinar that will bring together academics and researchers to critically review the NSP, assess evidence on effective interventions, and provide recommendations.

📅 14 MAY 2026
⏱️ 12:00
📍 ONLINE

Register: https://t.co/nERGOt96I5

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This episode of #HSRCConnect explores the transformative potential of AI across the continent. Experts from policy, research, and the private sector examine AI’s implications for governance, economic growth, and ethical guidance.

WATCH: https://t.co/MH6pQhqQ5H

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How can diverse voices come together to solve complex social problems?

Find out why #EngagedResearch matters: https://t.co/OLNaugZEQE

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We must take our thinkers seriously....Tendayi Sithole on Biko's Edge..
#reimaginingblackcritique
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