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Can South Africa turn around 30 years of real economy underperformance?
By: Terence Creamer 26th April 2024 In this essay, Terence Creamer reflects on the factors that have shaped South Africa’s real-economy sectors of manufacturing, mining and... →
SA not ready for coalition govt – Independent candidate Lovemore Ndou
By: Thabi Shomolekae 25th April 2024 Former boxing champion, now independent political candidate Lovemore Ndou says while he is concerned about coalitions government, if given the... →
Inflation in key African economies to slow into next year – Poll
By: Reuters 25th April 2024 Inflation in key African economies will slow into next year but remain stubbornly high in Nigeria due to sporadic flooding and difficult terrain... →
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Time is right for a South Atlantic climate alliance
24th April 2024 With their leading roles regionally and in the G20 and COP30, a Brazil-South Africa partnership could prompt useful south-south ties. Africa’s... →
Promises kept and broken in the African National Congress’ election manifestos: 2019 vs 2024
24th April 2024 South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), launched its 2024 election manifesto on 24 February. Under the slogan “Let’s do... →
MeerKAT: the South African radio telescope that’s transformed our understanding of the cosmos
23rd April 2024 South Africa’s Karoo region is a vast semi-arid area that stretches across four of the country’s provinces. It is sparsely populated and renowned... →
Two new malaria vaccines are being rolled out across Africa: how they work and what they promise
23rd April 2024 Malaria incidents are on the rise. There were 249-million cases of this parasitic disease in 2022, five-million more than in 2021. Africa suffers... →
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Feminist responses to ‘norm-spoiling’ at the United Nations
Updated 2 hours 26 minutes ago Threats to progress on gender equality, LGBTQI+ diversity and women’s rights are gaining traction. Across the world and in global, national and... →
World Economic Outlook 2024 – Steady but Slow: Resilience amid Divergence
25th April 2024 The baseline forecast is for the world economy to continue growing at 3.2 percent during 2024 and 2025, at the same pace as in 2023. A slight... →
The State of the World’s Human Rights - April 2024
24th April 2024 Three decades have passed since the end of the oppressive apartheid regime in South Africa, marking a historic milestone in the fight for freedom... →
Reducing Embodied Carbon in Cities: Nine Solutions for Greener Buildings and Communities
23rd April 2024 As cities grow in population and importance, urban construction will continue to gather pace. It is estimated that global floor area is expected to... →
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Worst Roads Tour Reveals Staggering Neglect of Provincial Road Network
Updated 4 hours ago ActionSA’s Worst Roads Tour began on Monday in the political vacuum which is the silence of parties on this vital issue that limits how communities... →
Lesufi lies on NHI while Gauteng Health deteriorates
Updated 4 hours ago Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi makes reckless statements on the NHI while the Gauteng Health Department remains riven by corruption and... →
Terrified ANC appeals contempt of court ruling against Mbalula in last ditch attempt to hide Ramaphosa’s dirty cadre secrets
Updated 4 hours ago The DA has received notice from the ANC that it has applied for leave to appeal a ruling handed down on 3 April 2024 by the Johannesburg High... →
Cele must go, says AfriForum
25th April 2024 AfriForum has written a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, requesting detailed feedback on Bheki Cele, the Minister of Police’s professional... →
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Opportunities and challenges of AI in the hospitality sector
Updated 2 hours 38 minutes ago Global tourism has begun surpassing its pre-COVID peak. South Africa remains a popular tourist destination with the hospitality sector contributing... →
Grasping the importance of maintenance
25th April 2024 In the legal realm of South Africa, maintenance refers to the financial aid offered by one party to another who lacks the means to support... →
The Long and Short of Short-Time – The intricacies of short-time work and how it is implemented
25th April 2024 Short-time work, a strategic response to economic fluctuations, plays a pivotal role in South African labour law. This article aims to delve into... →
Hearsay evidence
25th April 2024 A commissioner’s decision to exclude from all consideration the hearsay evidence led by the applicant was made known to the parties only at the... →