Research you can defend in Parliament.
AI-augmented policy briefs with credibility-filtered sources. Delivered in 48-72 hours. At a fraction of consultancy fees.
Perfect for legislators, party research units, corporate policy teams, and government relations professionals who need fast, defensible intelligence.
Why PolicyBrief?
Consultancies charge R15,000+ per report and take weeks. We deliver faster, cheaper, and with transparent source verification.
Credibility
Every source verified
We don't just cite—we verify. Every source is scored for credibility: peer-reviewed, government data, primary sources. You'll know exactly how defensible each finding is.
Speed
48-72 hour turnaround
Parliament doesn't wait. Neither do we. AI-augmented research means we deliver consultancy-quality briefs in days, not weeks. Urgent requests in 24 hours.
Actionable
Not just information, intelligence
We don't dump data on you. Every brief includes key findings, implications, and talking points. Walk into any debate or committee meeting ready to contribute.
How It Works
Simple, fast, transparent. From request to delivery in 48-72 hours.
1. Request a Brief
Tell us what you need: bill analysis, comparative policy, opposition research, or background briefing. Be as specific or broad as you like.
2. We Research & Verify
Our AI finds relevant sources across academic databases, government records, and news. Every source is credibility-scored. Human analysts review for accuracy.
3. Delivered to Your Board
Receive a 4-15 page brief with executive summary, key findings, source credibility scores, and talking points. Request revisions if needed.
Plans for every level
From individual legislators to full research departments. Consultancy-quality intelligence at subscription pricing.
- 2 policy briefs per month
- 4-8 pages per brief
- Credibility-verified sources
- Trello-based delivery
- Email support
- Pause anytime
- 5 policy briefs per month
- 4-8 pages per brief
- Priority queue
- Comparative analysis
- Trello + email support
- Pause anytime
- 10 policy briefs per month
- 4-15 pages per brief
- Deep-dive analysis available
- Trade & foreign policy briefs
- Priority + WhatsApp support
- Pause anytime
- Unlimited policy briefs
- Any length, any depth
- Dedicated research analyst
- Bill impact assessments
- Media rapid response
- Custom integrations
Compare: Traditional policy consultancy charges R15,000-50,000 per report.
Our Caucus plan delivers 5 briefs for R1,500 each.
Brief Types
From quick debate prep to comprehensive policy deep-dives. Every brief includes credibility scores and actionable insights.
Bill Analysis
What this legislation actually does, who it affects, and implementation implications
Comparative Policy
How other countries handle this issue - lessons and warnings for SA
Opposition Research
What rival parties are saying, their voting records, inconsistencies
Background Briefing
Deep-dive on any policy topic with full context and history
Impact Assessment
Who wins, who loses, what are the economic and social effects
Debate Prep
Key talking points, counterarguments, Q&A preparation
Committee Briefing
Background research for oversight hearings and committee meetings
Media Rapid Response
Fact-check, background, and response framework for breaking news
Regulatory Watch
Track upcoming legislation and regulatory changes affecting your sector
Policy Risk Assessment
How proposed bills and policies affect your business operations
Trade & Foreign Policy
BRICS decisions, trade agreements, tariffs, and sanctions affecting SA
What clients use PolicyBrief for
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about PolicyBrief.
Ready to punch above your research capacity?
Request your first brief. See the quality and speed. Then decide if you want to subscribe. No commitment required.
Free pilot available for party research units. No credit card required.