Headline News
South Sudan at a crucial point towards consolidating democracy – Ramaphosa 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 22nd April 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that South Sudan is now at a crucial point in its journey towards consolidating democracy, saying... →
South Africa evades US censure even as it builds links to rivals
By: Bloomberg 22nd April 2024 South Africa is playing all sides when it comes to foreign policy as the country seeks to position itself as a leading voice of the Global South,... →
SAA seeks minority partner, loans
By: Bloomberg 21st April 2024 South Africa is seeking potential minority investors and access to capital markets and loan financing for South African Airways (SAA) for more... →
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Opinions
South Africa’s polls unlikely to result in widespread public violence
12th April 2024 South Africa’s 29 May national and provincial elections will be the hardest fought since the birth of the country’s democracy in 1994. Surveys show... →
South Africa’s first election was saved by a Kenyan: the fascinating story of Washington Okumu, the accidental mediator
12th April 2024 What’s sometimes forgotten about the 26-29 April 1994 vote that installed the African National Congress (ANC) government in South Africa is that,... →
Attitudinal shift
12th April 2024 It is estimated that about 2.5 GW of rooftop solar was installed across South Africa last year; a trend that was expected to continue at the start... →
The age of anxiety and turbulence
12th April 2024 A range of statements echoed through the chambers of the Munich Security Conference recently, and etched on everyone’s face was anxiousness about... →
Recommendations
AI for Impact: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Social Innovation
16th April 2024 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing every facet of business and life, thanks to the accelerated development of generative AI, which has... →
Global Shapers Community Impact Report 2022-2023
16th April 2024 The Global Shapers Community, with over 10,500 inspiring young people in 500 city-based hubs across 150 countries and territories, has... →
Investigating Global Aquatic Food Loss and Waste
16th April 2024 Despite the critical role aquatic food systems play in nutrition and food security worldwide, these value chains encounter significant loss and... →
International co-operation to accelerate green hydrogen deployment
16th April 2024 This report from IRENA's Collaborative Framework on Green Hydrogen assesses progress in green hydrogen deployment. The report gauges the success... →
Statements
Amnesty International sounds the alarm at a watershed moment for South Africa and globally
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... →
SACP supports ANC’s intention to and will form part of the appeal against the use of MK name and trademark by a third party
23rd April 2024 The South African Communist Party supports the African National Congress’ intention to and will form of the appeal against the high court ruling... →
KZN’s persistent teacher shortages: DA calls for urgent intervention as parents, learners resort to protest action
23rd April 2024 The DA calls on KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Education MEC, Mbali Frazer and her HOD Nkosinathi Ngcobo to urgently intervene as ongoing and severe teacher... →
Take Ramaphosa’s NHI promises with a pinch of salt and a few pills
23rd April 2024 Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa’s statement that the National Health Insurance (NHI) will put an end to the “apartheid that prevails in the health care... →
Press Offices
Shifting gears and driving competition: Proposed changes to the Guidelines for Competition in the South African Automotive Aftermarkets
11th April 2024 The Competition Commission is proposing changes to its Guidelines for Competition in the South African Automotive Aftermarkets (“Guidelines“), and... →
The AI National Policy: South Africa’s initial step to establish an AI policy and regulatory framework
11th April 2024 At the AI Government Summit on 5 April 2024, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (“DCDT“) launched South Africa’s Artificial... →
The Department of Home Affairs Backtracks on Immigration Regulations and Announces Second Round for Trusted Employer Scheme Applications in Press Conference
11th April 2024 On April 9, 2024, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi addressed the media in a comprehensive press conference unpacking the... →
Baker McKenzie closes deal for ZCCM Investments Holdings on USD $1.1bn copper mine partnership for Mopani Copper Mines
10th April 2024 Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie advised ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) on its strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi’s mining... →
