Gerbrandt is the Deputy Head of Research for the Centre For Risk Analysis (CRA). His responsibilities include writing and editing opinion columns, assisting with research reports and bespoke projects, and engaging with the media on topical news items.
In addition, he is the main author of a number of chapters in the CRA’s annual Socio-Economic Survey of South Africa.
Gerbrandt holds a Master’s in Political Studies from the North-West University.
[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.
Discussion: Increase of pupils at independent schools
CRA’s Gerbrandt Van Heerden speaks on ENCA about school vouchers.
No plan to fix education
27 January 2023 - Deputy Head of Reseach, Gerbrandt van Heerden, unpacks South Africa's real matric pass rate, and the underlying issues facing public schools.