Headline News
New life for Bosasa prosecution after 8-year delay 
By: News24Wire 12th October 2018 Eight years after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the Hawks were first presented with allegations of bribery and corruption involving... →
Former foreign affairs minister Pik Botha dies
By: News24Wire 12th October 2018 Apartheid-era foreign affairs minister Pik Botha has died in his Pretoria home at the age of 86, his family confirmed on Friday morning. His son,... →
Nehawu signs settlement agreement to officially suspend Sassa strike
By: African News Agency 12th October 2018 The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) on Friday signed the settlement agreement with the minister of social development... →
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Opinions
The role of women in West Africa’s violent extremist groups
12th October 2018 Women’s involvement in Boko Haram attacks in the Lake Chad Basin is well known. However their role in the activities of the Group for the Support... →
South Africa won't create jobs unless it settles on a new social compact
12th October 2018 Nearly a week has passed since South Africa’s 2018 jobs summit. The two-day gathering produced some useful agreements between the social partners:... →
Electrically mobile
12th October 2018 Following a somewhat questionable hiatus in September, petrol and diesel prices resumed their sheer climbs in October, leaving motorist with the... →
South Africa's economy is in a mess. New finance minister must hit the road running
11th October 2018 The latest reshuffling of South Africa’s finance minister, following the resignation of Nhlanhla Nene and appointment of Tito Mboweni, may have... →
Recommendations
Powering the transition: World Bank and other IFI energy lending in Asia
12th October 2018 This year, the World Bank is holding its Annual Meetings in Asia. This is a region that will be key to the success of the global energy transition,... →
History RePPPeated – How public private partnerships are failing
12th October 2018 Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are increasingly being promoted as the solution to the shortfall in financing needed to achieve the Sustainable... →
Military Occupation of Land in Sri Lanka
11th October 2018 On April 29, 2017, the Sri Lankan navy high command announced it would release 100 acres of land that security forces had been occupying in the... →
Lucky Goldstar and the Rockets
11th October 2018 From a per capita income of just US$80 in 1962, three times poorer at the time than North Korea, from 1965 to 1990, South Korea achieved an average... →
Statements
IFP: IFP Leader On the Passing of Former Minister Pik Botha
12th October 2018 The passing of former Minister Roelof Frederik Botha, known to us all as Pik, has been met with sadness and words of respect. That is no surprise,... →
LIMUSA: LIMUSA Mourns Sad Passing Of The Struggle Veteran, Comrade Eric ''Stalin'' Mtshali
12th October 2018 The Liberated Metalworkers Union of South Africa mourns the passing away of the struggle veteran, Comrade Eric “Stalin” Mtshali. Comrade Mtshali... →
UNTU: Finally, a step in the right direction for PRASA
12th October 2018 The United National Transport Union (UNTU) welcomes the order of judge Cassim Sardiwalla in the North Gauteng High Court today compelling the... →
NEHAWU: NEHAWU Mourns The Sad Passing Of Cde Eric ''Stalin'' Mtshali
12th October 2018 The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union [NEHAWU] mourns the passing away of Cde Eric “Stalin” Mtshali. Cde Mtshali passed on this... →
Press Offices
Local community organisations to benefit from global outreach campaign
12th October 2018 This October, various charity organisations and NGOs across South Africa are set to benefit from the local roll-out of the annual RE Cares Month.... →
Government takes past lessons to heart in SEZ implementation
11th October 2018 Government is keeping a close eye on the implementation of South Africa’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and showing a willingness to adapt elements... →
Customer-driver contact makes screening vital
11th October 2018 Smartphones offer customers the ability to place orders with just the tap of a finger – be it takeout, merchandise or a taxi ride. With the growing... →
Is singing struggle songs in the workplace racist and if so, does it justify the dismissal of an employee?
11th October 2018 Is the singing of struggle songs in the workplace racist and if so, does it justify the dismissal of an employee? SUMMARY The singing of struggle... →
