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The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) mourns the passing of its patron, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu. Archbishop Tutu has been associated with the IJR since its inception in 2000. The Archbishop was to be part of the founding of the IJR in the wake of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission and has remained an inspiration to the organisation over the years.

Close to 50% of all respondents in the 2021 South African Reconciliation Barometer (SARB) survey report that they have been unable to pay debts or have lost most of their income over the last six months, due to the effects of COVID-19.

The findings of the 2021 South African Reconciliation Barometer (SARB) suggest that a majority of South Africans agree that South Africans still need reconciliation, ahead of Reconciliation Day on 16 December.

South Africans’ confidence in public institutions and elected representatives has declined in 2021, according to the upcoming South African Reconciliation Barometer (SARB) report.

Most South Africans believe that gender-based violence in the country is getting worse, according to the latest Afrobarometer survey. Citizens point to alcohol and drug abuse and unemployment as primary contributing factors, although many also acknowledge the multifaceted nature of the crisis.