Headline News
National register of polluters necessary to deal with water pollution, says DWS
By: Natasha Odendaal 15th April 2024 The establishment of a national register of polluters will be key to dealing with the pollution of the environment and water sources in South... →
Deceased metals legend David Davis will be missed
By: Martin Creamer 12th April 2024 Metal markets analyst Dr David Davis, who passed away this week at the age of 77, was closely associated with the platinum, gold and uranium mining... →
ANC insider predicts party support won’t fall below 50%, raises coalition concerns 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 12th April 2024 Political analyst and African National Congress insider Oscar van Heerden is predicting that the ANC's electoral support will not fall below 50% in... →
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Opinions
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... →
Abandon ship: uncrewed vessels threaten Africa’s maritime security
5th April 2024 As technology advances, African states must prepare for the crewless future of naval threats. Maritime drone deployment in offensive operations in... →
Recommendations
ISS Energy Thematic Futures
11th April 2024 We begin this theme by discussing the critical role of energy in human development and provide a brief history of energy production and demand.... →
Space: The $1.8 Trillion Opportunity for Global Economic Growth
9th April 2024 Space technologies can tackle many of the world’s most pressing business and societal challenges. This report by the World Economic Forum and... →
Africa’s Pulse: An analysis of issues shaping Africa’s economic future
8th April 2024 The April 2024 edition of Africa’s Pulse, a biannual survey of African economies, finds that economic activity is set to rebound in Sub-Saharan... →
An oath to uphold Human Rights – A manifesto for South African political parties and candidates
3rd April 2024 It is crucial for political parties and candidates contesting elections to commit to ensure that the human rights of all are upheld ahead of and... →
Statements
New NSFAS administrator will have a difficult road while Blade remains Higher Education Minister
15th April 2024 The DA notes the appointment of Sithembiso Freeman Nomvalo as the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) administrator. As administrator, Mr... →
ActionSA Challenges Leaders of 4 largest Political Parties Represented in Parliament to Undergo Lifestyle Audits
15th April 2024 ActionSA has written to the leaders of the four largest political parties represented in the national assembly, being the ANC, DA, EFF and IFP, to... →
Over 9 300 jobs supported over Western Cape summer tourism season to date
15th April 2024 Preliminary figures from the first three months (Dec-Feb) of the four-month peak summer tourism season, indicate the arrival of almost half a... →
Release of prisoners to free Zuma unleashes crime wave
15th April 2024 In August 2023 a special remission program (SRP) saw the release of 16 074 prisoners by President Ramaphosa under the guise of reducing... →
Press Offices
SARS Commissioner vs Tax Practitioners: “Do your due diligence”.
3rd April 2024 During the April 2024 SARS Revenue Results Announcement Media Conference, the SARS Commissioner brought to light concerning observations regarding... →
Looking inward: Anticipated legal developments on institutional integrity
2nd April 2024 To combat corruption, government has enacted and plans to enact further legislative reforms. These reforms bolster accountability, impose stricter... →
Partnership between the FSCA and B-BBEE Commission in pursuit of transformation in the financial sector
2nd April 2024 On 5 March 2024, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Trade, Industry... →
Employers must learn to walk the Labour Law tightrope
2nd April 2024 Section 23(1) of the Constitution of South Africa provides that “Everyone has the right to fair labour practices.” This would mean that both... →
