THE PERSUADERS: Unregulated and unchecked — why SA needs to tame its lobbying Wild West
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THE PERSUADERS Unregulated and unchecked — why SA needs to tame its lobbying Wild West Lobbying is an inevitable part of democratic policy-making, but South Africa’s lack of oversight leaves room for abuse. It’s time to establish clear regulations and mandatory disclosure. No system is flawless, but here’s how it’s regulated in the US.
- ▪THE PERSUADERS Unregulated and unchecked — why SA needs to tame its lobbying Wild West Lobbying is an inevitable part of democratic policy-making, but South Africa’s lack of oversight leaves room for abuse.
- ▪It’s time to establish clear regulations and mandatory disclosure.
- ▪No system is flawless, but here’s how it’s regulated in the US.
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| Publication time | Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:49:49 GMT |
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THE PERSUADERS Unregulated and unchecked — why SA needs to tame its lobbying Wild West Lobbying is an inevitable part of democratic policy-making, but South Africa’s lack of oversight leaves room for abuse. It’s time to establish clear regulations and mandatory disclosure. No system is flawless, but here’s how it’s regulated in the US. By J Brooks Spector 24 Jul 2026 The US Capitol Building is seen at dusk after an extreme heat warning on 23 June, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo: Kevin Carter/Getty Images) Dive Deeper Speed Read Summary Listen Dive Deeper The recent discussion about the role of lobbying organisations such as Resolve in South Africa points to the need for clarity about the roles and responsibilities of lobbyists.
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