Headline News
Eskom was the 'main stage in the theatre of corruption', says Mabuza 
By: African News Agency 22nd February 2019 Eskom chairperson Jabu Mabuza told the Zondo Inquiry on Friday that the current board of directors discovered that the power utility was "the main... →
Eskom chairperson Jabu Mabuza
Bosasa board dissolved, workers to keep their jobs for now - liquidator
By: News24Wire 22nd February 2019 Court-appointed liquidator Cloete Murray says he has met with Bosasa workers and their union representatives, as he begins to take the facilities... →
Mrwebi says Mokgoro inquiry unfair
By: African News Agency 22nd February 2019 Before going through cross examination at the Mokgoro inquiry, the suspended Special Director of Public Prosecutions Lawrence Mrwebi on Friday said... →
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Opinions
South Africa's budget was missing ideas from the left. Why this isn't a good thing
22nd February 2019 This year’s South African budget gave allies of the market as much as they could expect – and labour and the left about as much as they currently... →
South Africa takes important next steps to solving its power crisis
22nd February 2019 In his maiden budget speech, South Africa’s Finance Minister Tito Mboweni, confirmed the depth of the financial crisis at South Africa’s power... →
Time to reach out
22nd February 2019 It has been death by a thousand cuts. Failed by a series of short-sighted politicians, misguided policymakers and inept executives, Eskom is now... →
Cost of counter-terrorism for civilians in Liptako-Gourma
21st February 2019 States in the Liptako-Gourma region – including Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger – are imposing restrictive measures to try to quell the growing threat... →
Recommendations
IRR Submission to the Department of Public Works regarding the Draft Expropriation Bill of 2019
22nd February 2019 IRR submission on the Draft Expropriation Bill of 2019. Read the IRR’s submission to the Department of Public Works warning of the Expropriation... →
Thinking Strategically: Using Resource Revenues to Invest in a Sustainable Future
22nd February 2019 This white paper explores how the shifting global energy landscape will impact the revenues and economies of fossil fuel rich nations, and how they... →
Agri-food Systems: Facts and Futures – How SA can produce 50% more by 2050
20th February 2019 Our food system has done more damage to the natural environment than any other human enterprise. The way in which we currently produce food... →
Innovation landscape for a renewable-powered future
20th February 2019 The integration of solar and wind power poses specific challenges as system operators pursue low-carbon investments and long-term energy... →
Statements
SALIPSWU: SALIPSWU condemns the attempted arm-robbery at Edenvale High School
22nd February 2019 SALIPSWU welcomes the swift action of the Security Company that led to the arrest of one armed robber and five others who attempted to rob the... →
NEHAWU: NEHAWU Calls For Investigations Into Allegations Of Fraud, Death Threats, Corruption And Nepotism At VUT
22nd February 2019 The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union [NEHAWU] calls for immediate investigations into allegations of fraud, death threats,... →
GREENPEACE AFRICA: Finance Minister misleads South Africa
22nd February 2019 Responding to the news that the total amount of Eskom's bailout is in fact R150 billion: R23 billion over ten years, instead of R23 billion over... →
CT: Tribunal confirms another football sports agency settlement
22nd February 2019 The Tribunal has confirmed, as an order, a consent agreement in which football agent, Quality Talent Sports (Pty) Ltd (QTS), admits to price fixing... →
Press Offices
Corporates could decrease carbon footprint and reduce energy costs through Corporate PPAs
22nd February 2019 Despite the ongoing regulatory and policy uncertainty, Africa is starting to see a noticeable increase in Corporate Power Purchase Agreements... →
South African Budget Speech 2019 – Tax Proposals
21st February 2019 The Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni, delivered South Africa’s 2019 Budget speech to Parliament on 20 February 2019. In the 2019 Budget Review tax... →
The Budget Review 2019
21st February 2019 The Budget Review 2019 (Budget) was released by the National Treasury this afternoon. Chapter 4 and Annexure C of the Budget introduce on a... →
A South African tax budget for renewal and growth
21st February 2019 "This is a budget that plants a seed for renewal and growth" said the South African Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni, in his Budget Speech on 20... →
