On 6 May 2025, Yoliswa Makhasi, head of Public Service Reform at the New South Institute, was interviewed on Africa World Hour, a news and current affairs programme broadcast by the SABC’s  Channel Africa. The conversation centred on South Africa’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the institutional foundations of public service through legislative and structural reform, with particular attention to the Public Service Amendment Bill currently under consideration by the National Council of Provinces.

Yoliswa discussed the systemic challenges that continue to hinder service delivery, including political interference, low ethical standards and outdated administrative structures. She emphasised the importance of clarifying roles between political leadership and senior public officials, drawing from both constitutional principles and international best practice. The interview also highlighted NSI’s participation in public hearings and its support for measures that safeguard the neutrality and effectiveness of departmental leadership.

Listeners are encouraged to engage with the full interview to gain further insight into NSI’s evidence-based approach to reform and its efforts to support a capable and accountable state. The interview is available via Channel Africa’s Africa World Hour programme.