Headline News
Eskom was the 'main stage in the theatre of corruption', says Mabuza 
By: African News Agency Updated 3 hours ago 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 Updated 1 hour 32 minutes ago 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 Updated 6 hours ago 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
Updated 7 hours ago 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
Updated 7 hours ago 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
Updated 2 hours 51 minutes ago 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
Updated 2 hours 53 minutes ago 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
Updated 4 minutes ago 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
Updated 8 minutes ago 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
Updated 1 hour 38 minutes ago 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
Updated 2 hours 1 minute ago 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... →
