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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: SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIAL ATTITUDES SURVEY (SASAS)
2017 Challenging corruption: changes in the public recognition of corruption as a societal priority in South Africa
Corruption in South Africa has become a source of considerable debate over the last decade. The subsequent rise of social movements and anti...
2017 Understanding semantic differential measures in modern South Africa: attitudes of black Africans towards white South Africans
The future success of South Africa's unique democracy depends on the development of harmonious race relations. Understanding the factors und...
2017 Protest blues: public opinion on the policing of protest in South Africa
The policing response to rising protest action in the country has received increased attention in the last decade. This is particularly owin...
2017 Minding the protest: attitudes towards different forms of protest action in contemporary South Africa
This article focuses on providing new insights into the nature of public opinion about protest action in South Africa. Since the mid-2000s t...