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US Treasury's No 2 urges South Africa to boost fight against corruption

By: Reuters     13th March 2024 US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo on Wednesday urged South Africa to step up its battle against corruption, saying that work could help... 

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Passing Electoral Matters Bill ‘crude’ attempt to direct more funds to ANC coffers – DA 

By: Thabi Shomolekae     13th March 2024 The Democratic Alliance has rejected what it said was an “attempted money grab” by the African National Congress, as the Electoral Matters... 

Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago

South Africa should get off global regulator's 'grey list' in 2025, says Kganyago 

By: Reuters     13th March 2024 South Africa's central bank governor said on Wednesday that he was confident the country would be removed from an international financial crime... 

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Women battle when trying to take climate change cases to court – South Africa and Nigeria study shows why

8th March 2024 Across domestic courts in Africa, climate cases have been decided in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya, with some cases pending in Uganda. However,... 

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Russia’s Africa Corps – more than old wine in a new bottle

8th March 2024 The Russian military company Wagner appears to have been renamed the Africa Corps by Moscow, and brought under the control of Russia’s Defence... 

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AU Lays Foundations for Progressive Customs, Monetary and Fiscal Union

8th March 2024 Since the implementation of the heavily indebted poor country programme, most African countries have re-accumulated even higher external and... 

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‘Our land and jobs now. Stop load shedding!’: Fact-checking four big claims in the Economic Freedom Fighters’ 2024 election manifesto

8th March 2024 South Africa’s second largest opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), launched its election manifesto on 10 February 2024, titled... 

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“We Will Find You”: A Global Look at How Governments Repress Nationals Abroad

“We Will Find You”: A Global Look at How Governments Repress Nationals Abroad

23rd February 2024 For decades, Human Rights Watch has documented governments reaching outside their borders to silence or deter dissent by committing human rights... 

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DA makes public ANC's cadre deployment committee records

By: Sashnee Moodley     21st February 2024 The Democratic Alliance has made public the records received from the African National Congress detailing information relating to the ruling... 

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The Impact of Digital Technology on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide

21st February 2024 In 2018, social media platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp were instrumental in mobilizing South African women, gender non-conforming people,... 

Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection

Coalitions Barometer 2021 – 2023 High-level Summary

21st February 2024 The MISTRA Coalitions Barometer 2021–2023 research project explores emerging trends in coalition politics in South Africa at a crucial time – when... 

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Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan

DA takes action to have Gordhan account for cancelled SAA/Takatso deal

14th March 2024 Following the inevitable cancellation of the controversial SAA/Takatso deal yesterday by the Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, the DA... 

SACP welcomes Cabinet’s decision to scrap the deal to transfer 51 per cent of SAA to Takatso consortium

SACP welcomes Cabinet’s decision to scrap the deal to transfer 51 per cent of SAA to Takatso consortium

14th March 2024 The South African Communist Party welcomes the Cabinet’s decision to scrap the controversial deal that would have culminated in the private... 

Lack of Political Will Flops SAA Deal, Leaving South Africans with the Bill

Lack of Political Will Flops SAA Deal, Leaving South Africans with the Bill

14th March 2024 ActionSA notes Pravin Gordan's announcement that the SAA Deal, which sought to sell off 51% stake in National Airline to Takatso Consortium, has... 

WC Dept. Agriculture supports food security with over 2500 food gardens planned

WC Dept. Agriculture supports food security with over 2500 food gardens planned

14th March 2024 The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) will support more than 2 500 households in producing their own food on the 2024/25 financial... 

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Unveiling the Surge: The Reason for the Recent Influx of South Africans to the Netherlands

6th March 2024 In recent months, an unprecedented wave of South Africans has been making their way to the Netherlands, marking a significant shift in migration... 

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2024 Earnings threshold announced

6th March 2024 On 1 April 2024, the earnings threshold will increase to R254 371.67, entitling employees falling below the new threshold to stricter protections... 

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Survey Finds Ongoing Barriers to Leadership for Women of Colour in South Africa’s Legal Profession

6th March 2024 A unique new survey of gender diversity and inclusion in South Africa's legal field found that women remain underrepresented in senior positions... 

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Demystifying ministerial consent for mining rights ownership changes

5th March 2024 Mineral and petroleum are non-renewable natural resources that have been a focal point in the South African mining industry. The transfer of mining... 

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