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SA concerned about Mexican Embassy attacks, calls for diplomatic solution
By: Thabi Shomolekae 11th April 2024 The South African government on Thursday called for an amicable diplomatic solution between the Mexican and Ecuadorian governments, in accordance... →
Ethiopia faces tough devaluation decision to secure IMF bailout
By: Reuters 11th April 2024 Ethiopia may have to decide on a big currency devaluation sooner rather than later to secure a rescue loan from the International Monetary Fund,... →
South African rates seen on hold all year amid inflation worry 
By: Bloomberg 11th April 2024 South Africa’s central bank won’t cut interest rates this year because of persistent inflation and there’s even a risk it could raise them, bets in... →
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South Africa’s crucial water supplies from Lesotho: what the six-month shutdown means for industry, farming and residents
8th April 2024 The main water supply to South Africa’s economic hub, greater Johannesburg in the Gauteng province, and to the country’s breadbasket in the Free... →
Eswatini’s democratic reform process in jeopardy
8th April 2024 Fifteen months after the murder of political activist Thulani Maseko, the political reform movement he ably led also seems to have died. If it were... →
Has Lagos governor made the city one of the world's most liveable? Five claims about Nigeria's business capital fact-checked
8th April 2024 Lagos governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu discussed the challenges of governing the state while defending his record since assuming office in 2019.... →
South Africa’s conservation model: why expanding the use of biodiversity to generate money is a good idea
5th April 2024 South Africa’s government is calling for public comments on an updated version of its existing biodiversity economy plan. The National Biodiversity... →
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Putting the 'just' in Just Energy Transition Partnerships: What role for the multilateral development banks?
3rd April 2024 Amidst the excitement surrounding country platforms like Just Energy Transition Partnerships, one question remains largely unanswered: what does... →
Beyond accountability as feedback: Lessons from Somalia in holding humanitarian responses to account
3rd April 2024 ‘Accountability to affected people’, as it is currently most commonly understood, focuses on providing channels for feedback and relatively... →
One size won't fit all: Designing country platforms for different political contexts
3rd April 2024 Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) in South Africa, Viet Nam, Indonesia and Senegal provide promising examples of how climate-related... →
ActionSA 2024 Election Manifesto
3rd April 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... →
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PBO’s Brace Yourselves! SARS Deadline Looms for IT3(d) Reporting Due 31st May 2024– Are You Prepared?
15th April 2024 IT3 reporting refers to what is known as “third party data reporting” and involves third parties such as banks, medical aid schemes, employers, and... →
Keep Politics Out of Policing in KwaZulu-Natal
15th April 2024 The IFP, as the Official Opposition in the KZN Legislature, has warned the South African Police Service (SAPS) that they must stay out of politics.... →
North West residents call for the planned Intelligence Laws reform to strengthen border security
15th April 2024 Residents of the North West province told the Ad Hoc Committee on the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill in the National Council of Provinces... →
Polluters of the environment and water sources to be dealt with harshly
15th April 2024 A Workshop on Water Services Authorities Impacting the Vaal River held at Emerald Resort and Casino in Vanderbijlpark on Friday,12 April 2024 has... →
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“SARS + AI” vs “Your South African Tax”
8th April 2024 The SARS Announcement on 02 April 2024, may look, for the untrained eye, like standard narrative. As a tax attorney in day-to-day practice, there... →
Shaping the future of the firm: Webber Wentzel announces its new partners
5th April 2024 Webber Wentzel is pleased to announce the promotion of 13 talented attorneys to the esteemed role of partner. These promotions recognise the newly... →
SARS follows the money – Targeting big-ticket taxpayers and their “Trusted Advisors”
5th April 2024 SARS’ “Compliance Revenue Programme” make headlines off the back of the Revenue Results Announcement on 02 April 2024, raking in a whopping R293,7... →
Adams & Adams reveals refreshed brand to ‘Realise African Enterprise’
4th April 2024 Leading African law firm Adams & Adams has announced the launch of its refreshed brand identity. The rebranding reflects the firm’s evolution,... →
