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Release of Gas Master Plan approved at Cabinet’s last official meeting ahead of May poll 

By: Terence Creamer     Updated 4 hours ago Cabinet approved the publication of the long-awaited Gas Master Plan for public comment during what was the last formal meeting of the executive... 

Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
President Cyril Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa congratulates Senegal’s Faye on Presidential win

By: Thabi Shomolekae     Updated 5 hours ago President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on his election as the President of the Republic of Senegal. The... 

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More green hydrogen insight on way as Southern African scientists head to Germany 

By: Martin Creamer     Updated 4 hours ago Twelve scientists from Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries will head to Germany in May, where they will have an opportunity to... 

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South Africans fighting for Israel in Gaza: what does the law say?

26th March 2024 South Africa’s foreign minister, Naledi Pandor, said the country’s citizens fighting for the Israel Defence Forces in Gaza faced prosecution upon... 

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Senegal: Macky Sall’s reputation is dented, but the former president did a lot at home and abroad

26th March 2024 Macky Sall’s legacy as Senegal’s president since 2012 became more complex in his last year in office. The year was so filled with transgressions... 

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Kenya’s greylisting for weak action on money laundering and terrorism financing: what that means and what must happen next

26th March 2024 Kenya and Namibia are the latest African countries to be placed on the Financial Action Task Force’s grey list over their weak measures against... 

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Can Somalia’s new Tubsan Center secure alliances to prevent terrorism?

26th March 2024 Security in Somalia has deteriorated in recent months in the face of rising al-Shabaab attacks. Until recently, military operations, new... 

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ActionSA

ActionSA 2024 Election Manifesto

25th March 2024 As we celebrate South Africa’s 30th year of democracy, we stand at a pivotal crossroads that will shape the future of our country. This year’s... 

What about TB Mortality?

What about TB Mortality?

25th March 2024 As the globe marks World TB Day, in South Africa, a new report has highlighted what needs to be done to reduce the country’s massive TB burden.  At... 

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Make polluters pay: How to tax excessive ecological footprints

25th March 2024 Progressive environmental taxation is pivotal to making progress on the ecological transition, as well as on social and economic justice. In this... 

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How likely are multilateral development banks to need callable capital? Implications for risk frameworks and lending capacity

25th March 2024 It is difficult to pinpoint exactly when an MDB might fail in a stress scenario and require callable capital because there are so many factors to... 

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Cabinet approves revised policy position on the conservation and sustainable use of elephant, lion, leopard and rhinoceros for implementation

Cabinet approves revised policy position on the conservation and sustainable use of elephant, lion, leopard and rhinoceros for implementation

Updated 2 hours 1 minute ago Cabinet has approved the revised Policy Position on the conservation and sustainable use of elephant, lion, leopard and rhinoceros for... 

Fundza launches virtual bookclub in partnership with Zibuza.net and the Department of Arts, Culture & Sport to improve literacy rates among SA youth

Updated 2 hours 4 minutes ago In celebration of World Storytelling Day today, the Fundza Literacy Trust has partnered with Zibuza.net and the Department of Arts, Culture and... 

Easter weekend: KZN law enforcement needs to be on top of its game

Updated 6 hours ago The DA calls on KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Community Safety and Liaison MEC, Sipho Hlomuka and his department to prioritise the safety of the province’s... 

ActionSA Unequivocally Supports Insourcing and Has Won the Battle with Feasibility Study

ActionSA Unequivocally Supports Insourcing and Has Won the Battle with Feasibility Study

Updated 6 hours ago Claims by the EFF that ActionSA does not support insourcing should be seen as the political misinformation by a party that has never insourced... 

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Evidentiary Enlightenment: The CCMA’s Revamped Rules for Effective Dispute Resolution

26th March 2024 In April 2023, significant amendments to the Rules of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) came into effect. Among... 

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The Intricacies of Cancelling a Mortgage Bond in South Africa

26th March 2024 In South Africa, the cancellation of a mortgage bond is a procedure commonly encountered when a property changes ownership or when the bond is... 

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When do Municipal Property Rates Prescribe?

26th March 2024 Section 229 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa states that municipalities may impose rates on property and surcharges on fees for... 

Webber Wentzel

Alternative Dispute Resolution in the sports arena: It's a knock-out!

26th March 2024 In the exhilarating arena of sports, where passion collides with precision and triumph meets tribulation, conflicts are as inevitable as the roar... 

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