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The HSRC Research Data Service provides a digital repository facility for the HSRC's research data in support of evidence based human and social development in South Africa and the broader region. Access to data is dependent on ethical requirements for protecting research participants, as well as on legal agreements with the owners, funders or in the case of data owned by the HSRC, the requirements of the depositors of the data. We facilitate data use by preparing comprehensive metadata and disseminating data and related documents to appropriate target audiences. Data sharing is subject to an End User License agreement. Data sets from the following projects have been curated and are available for use:
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Research data: DEMOCRACY
2021 Political engagement and opinions of youth in post-apartheid South Africa: a qualitative study
Since the advent of democracy in South Africa in 1994, a new generation of 'Born Frees' have been able to vote. With a worldwide decrease in...
2021 Introduction: Siyaya Phambili: towards inclusive social security in South Africa
Globally, South Africa, which recently celebrated twenty-five years of democracy, has been lauded for its extensive noncontributory social s...
2021 Introduction: the theory and practice of democratic development
The chapter provides an overview of democratisation and democratic consolidation in order to facilitate and structure a debate about whether...
2020 Is political violence in local government a threat to South Africa's democracy?
South Africa is experiencing a rise in local government-related political violence directed at municipal councillors and officials. Threats,...