Perspectives & Publications

Clarysis Insights

Clarysis publishes position papers and advisory perspectives on the technology, governance, and policy questions shaping institutions and markets across South Africa. Our publications are available to government counterparties, development partners, private sector organisations, and the public.

Published positions & papers

Procurement & Governance Formal Submission

Public Procurement Integrity: A Framework for Technology-Enabled Reform

June 2026

A two-part formal submission to the National Treasury on the draft General Public Procurement Regulations, 2026. The principal submission sets out Clarysis's position on technology-enabled procurement integrity, transparency mechanisms, and the architectural requirements for a fit-for-purpose public procurement platform. A supplementary submission followed, expanding on the principal position and providing further technical commentary on digital procurement infrastructure requirements and additional provisions in the draft regulations.

Tax Compliance & Revenue Advisory Proposal

Closing South Africa's VAT Declaration Gap: A Consumer-Activated Voluntary Compliance Programme

April 2026

A proposal addressing South Africa's structural VAT declaration gap, estimated at R174 billion to R261 billion over five fiscal years. Clarysis draws on a documented, multi-jurisdictional evidence base spanning several decades of implementation experience to set out the case for a consumer-activated voluntary compliance programme designed for the South African context and structured to integrate with SARS Modernisation 3.0 infrastructure.

AI & Emerging Technology Position Paper

AI Governance & Readiness in the South African Public Sector

2026

A position paper examining the governance, institutional readiness, and policy architecture requirements for responsible AI adoption in South African government. Addresses the gap created by the withdrawal of the Draft National AI Policy (April 2026) and sets out a framework for AI governance that is implementable under existing legislative authority.

Digital Identity Position Paper

Digital Identity as a Public Good: A South African Framework

2025

A position paper on the architecture and governance requirements for a unified digital identity capability in South Africa. Examines the intersection of NHI patient identity, citizen identity infrastructure, and interoperability obligations across government systems.

Health Data & Interoperability Position Paper

Health Data Infrastructure Beyond the NHI: A Standards-Based Approach

2026

A position paper on health data interoperability and standards modernisation in South Africa, framed as NHI-invariant infrastructure available under existing National Health Act authority. Addresses HNSF standards modernisation and conformance regime design as immediate, legally available reform levers.

Skills & Digital Inclusion Concept Note

RPL Digitisation: A Platform Architecture for Recognition of Prior Learning

2026

A concept note and architecture position on digitising the Recognition of Prior Learning process in the South African TVET sector. Sets out a three-tier access model (digital, USSD, and physical verifiable credential) designed for equity of access and institutional interoperability.

Accessing our publications

Clarysis position papers and formal submissions are available in full to government counterparties, development finance institutions, multilateral organisations, and private sector organisations with relevant interests. Select publications are available on public request.

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