Headline News
Makhosi Khoza quits ANC
By: News24Wire 21st September 2017 Makhosi Khoza has announced her resignation from the African National Congress (ANC). "I want to say goodbye to the new alien and corrupt ANC. I... →
Former ANC member and MP Makhosi Khoza
Zuma appoints two new members to poor-performing MDDA
By: African News Agency 21st September 2017 President Jacob Zuma on Thursday announced he has appointed two new members to the embattled Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA). Tasneem... →
I am ready to be persuaded – Paul Mashatile on backing ANC presidential hopefuls
By: News24Wire 21st September 2017 African National Congress (ANC) Gauteng chair Paul Mashatile is open to being swayed in favour of a different presidential candidate if necessary,... →
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Opinions
NDZ not Zuma’s candidate in ANC leadership race
Updated 4 hours ago Let me start by quoting from the book Dictator, by Robert Harris – a book about Rome and the last 15 years of Cicero: “You have the soldiers but no... →
Tariff push-back
Updated 4 hours ago The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has outlined the process it will be following to assess Eskom’s request for a 19.9% tariff... →
Gupta-owned Oakbay loses court bid to stop bank from closing its accounts
21st September 2017 Investment holding firm Oakbay, owned by the Gupta family that has faced allegations of using ties with South Africa's president to wield undue... →
BRICS needs a new approach if it's going to foster a more equitable global order
21st September 2017 The formation of the BRICS – the bloc made of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – was supposed to be the harbinger for a new approach... →
Recommendations
Early Moments Matter for Every Child
21st September 2017 This report presents data and outlines best practices and policies that can put governments on the path to providing every child with the best... →
Migration and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
20th September 2017 Migration is one of the defining features of the 21st century. It contributes significantly to all aspects of economic and social development... →
Will limits on free expression prevent terrorism?
20th September 2017 A free media is a key component of democracy given its role in sharing information, yet it is often criticised for its coverage of terrorism, which... →
“Fuel on the Fire” – Security Force Response to the 2016 Irreecha Cultural Festival
19th September 2017 On October 2, 2016 scores of people, possibly hundreds, died at the annual Irreecha cultural festival of Ethiopia’s ethnic Oromo people, following... →
Statements
DA: Refiloe Nt'sekhe says Makhosi Khoza resignation proof that the ANC cannot and will not self-correct
21st September 2017 The DA notes Makhosi Khoza's announcement today that she has quit the ANC. Her decision to leave the ruling party is further proof, form one of its... →
DA: Khume Ramulifho says SADTU’s withdrawal from 30 Gauteng schools undermines learners’ rights
21st September 2017 The ill-advised decision by the South African Democratic Union (SADTU) to withdraw its members from 30 schools in the Eldorado Park area is... →
SA: Minister Debbie Schäfer on learners testing positive for drugs
21st September 2017 Recent statistics show the extent of substance abuse by our youth in some of our communities. Particularly concerning is that this problem extends... →
SA: President Jacob Zuma appoints new MDDA board members
21st September 2017 President Jacob Zuma has in terms of section 4 (1) (c) read with section 7 (2) of the Media Development and diversity Agency, Act 2002 appointed Mr... →
Press Offices
Protection for those taking a stand against wrongdoing in the workplace
21st September 2017 The world needs employees who are willing to stand up and raise alarms about wrongdoing in the workplace, whether it is in providing proof of... →
The income tax implications of a return of capital
20th September 2017 In terms of the South African Income Tax Act, 1962 (the “Act”), distributions received by or accrued to a shareholder of a company may constitute... →
Unintended consequences of the new CFC rules
20th September 2017 In the 2017 South African Budget speech, the Minister of Finance raised government’s concern that the current Controlled Foreign Company (“CFC”)... →
What are the tax and exchange control implications of Bitcoin?
20th September 2017 With virtual currencies such as Bitcoin becoming ever more popular and accessible, it is important that South African taxpayers carefully consider... →
