Headline News
South Africa’s looming political shakeup has investors on edge 
By: Bloomberg 11th April 2024 South Africa is heading into unchartered political terrain and investors are growing increasingly anxious. The rand slumped 0.9% against the dollar... →
US to make additional funding push in response to Sudan conflict
By: Reuters 11th April 2024 The US will make a push of more than a hundred million in additional funding to respond to the conflict in Sudan as Washington seeks to spur... →
Multilateral development banks still need work on implementing reforms, group says
By: Reuters 11th April 2024 The World Bank and six other multilateral banks have made good progress in integrating global challenges like climate change into their agendas,... →
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Fair, victim-centred trials are key to transitional justice in Ethiopia
3rd April 2024 The draft criminal procedure and evidence code must be approved to ensure the legitimacy of trials in the transitional justice process. Criminal... →
Attempts to bring Israel within the norms of legality (Part 3)
3rd April 2024 Some of the states engaged with the Palestinian question have joined South Africa at the ICJ (like Brazil) or brought their own litigation against... →
Israel’s lawless attacks cannot continue if we want international peace (Part 2 of series on Israel’s war against the Palestinians)
2nd April 2024 I appeal once again that access to humanitarian aid be ensured to Gaza, and call once more for the prompt release of the hostages seized on 7... →
Important milestone
29th March 2024 The passing of the Electricity Regulation Act (ERA) by the National Assembly earlier this month represents a significant milestone in the ongoing... →
Recommendations
IFP 2024 Election Manifesto
22nd March 2024 In 2024, the need for a change of government is critical. For thirty years, the IFP has been a formidable opposition, holding Government to... →
UDM 2024 Election Manifesto
19th March 2024 South Africa requires a new dispensation that shall appoint government officials based on merit. Where the justice system receives immediate... →
Tracking COP28 outcomes: Tripling renewable power capacity by 2030
19th March 2024 In a landmark moment for the global energy transition, the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on... →
A promising perspective for the management of African inland fisheries: the balanced harvesting approach
19th March 2024 The potential of African inland fisheries is largely underestimated. However, fully harnessing its potential is essential to meet the continent’s... →
Statements
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... →
Elevating Cape Town through responsible tourism
15th April 2024 This pivotal event, occurring at the continent’s largest travel trade show, underscores our bold commitment to fostering responsible tourism... →
The police aren’t doing their job, but communities cannot take the law into their own hands
15th April 2024 The United Democratic Movement (UDM) condemns in the strongest terms two recent incidents where South African communities resorted to brutal acts... →
Multi-Party Charter Unveils Plan to Build a Professional Public Service that Delivers to All
15th April 2024 For three decades, South Africa’s Government has undermined the capacity of the State by staffing the public service through political deployments,... →
Press Offices
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... →
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... →
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... →
Wealth Preservation and Residence by Investment for South Africans
22nd March 2024 For decades, the affluent South African has searched for ways to preserve their wealth, in such a way as to ensure their descendants do not have to... →
