News & Events
Media Coverage
The Chair in the media — op-eds, commentary, interviews, radio and video coverage of our research.
We are keen to discuss and promote our research, data and insights in the media. Journalists seeking an expert view on the economics of city-regions are welcome to get in touch and we will direct you to the right person. Each item below links out to the original article, video or radio segment.
2026
Op-eds and articles written by the Chair
Ivan Turok (2026). ‘The case for financing inclusive city-regions’, Daily Maverick, 12 February 2026.
Andreas Scheba & Ivan Turok (2026). ‘Why secondary cities matter for South Africa’s economy’, The Conversation, 5 January 2026.
Media interviews and references to the Chair’s work
Ivan Turok in conversation on (2026). ‘The economics of African urbanisation’, SAfm, 20 January 2026.
CCRE research cited in (2026). ‘Rethinking municipal finance’, Business Day, 3 March 2026.
2025
Op-eds and articles written by the Chair
Justin Visagie & Ivan Turok (2025). ‘Spatial inequality and the labour market’, The Conversation, 18 November 2025.
Media interviews and references to the Chair’s work
Ivan Turok mentioned in (2025). ‘Townships and the urban economy’, Mail & Guardian, 2 October 2025.