Gerbrandt van Heerden is the Deputy Head of Research at the Centre For Risk Analysis (CRA). One of his key tasks is to oversee the production process of the CRA’s Macro Review – a monthly report which provides a deep-dive analysis of the major trends shaping South Africa. These reports have allowed him to build extensive knowledge of the socio-economic situation in the country. He temporarily served as a lecturer for the North-West University (NWU) and volunteered for six months as a radio presenter at GaySA Radio – Africa’s first LGBT+ radio station. Gerbrandt holds a BA Degree in Communication studies and a Master’s Degree in Political Sciences from NWU.
[Opinion] SA policy status quo harming black people the most
After 30 years of democracy, the vast majority of black South Africans continue to languish in poverty at much higher rates than other racial groups.
[Opinion] Quality over quantity
Will the declining average levels of basic service delivery influence voter behaviour in the 2024 National and Provincial elections?
[Opinion] Affirmative action failures: Malaysia’s warning for South Africa
Centre For Risk Analysis analyst, Gerbrandt van Heerden expands on the failures of affirmative action policies in Malaysia, and warns of the possibility of similar consequences in South Africa.
[Audio] Uganda se streng teen-gay-wetgewing veroordeel
Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ Bill condemned.