Headline News
Unemployment rate worsens to 32.9%
By: Marleny Arnoldi 14th May 2024 South Africa’s official unemployment rate has widened by 0.8 of a percentage point to 32.9% in the first quarter of the year, compared with 32.1%... →
Job seekers waiting for casual work next to a road in Johannesburg
Concerns heighten as Ramaphosa readies to sign NHI Bill into law 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 14th May 2024 Business and political parties have expressed disappointment with President Cyril Ramphosa’s announcement that he will, on Wednesday, sign into law... →
Coalition govts must be studied, debated for understanding, improvements – SAIIA
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 4 hours ago South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) researcher Isabel Bosman said on Tuesday while coalition governments are unusual or... →
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Opinions
Can the Movement for Change break Ghana’s biparty democracy?
Updated 5 hours ago With the right strategy, Ghana’s fledgling new party could become a political force to be reckoned with. For three decades, Ghana’s political... →
The Growing Immigration Challenges in South Africa
14th May 2024 South Africa, also known as the "Rainbow Nation," is a country that has a rich history and diverse culture. It is home to people of various... →
A Green approach to position Africa as a primary beneficiary of her mineral resources
14th May 2024 The African continent, characterized by its youthful demographic and rapid economic growth, stands at a critical crossroads. Despite its vibrant... →
Political Manifestos Provide Economic Fog
13th May 2024 A numbers game is evident in the election campaigns, with no similar innovation to solve the economic quagmire, writes Bongani Mankewu It has been... →
Recommendations
Factors determining voter choice in South Africa’s 2024 national general elections
Updated 5 hours ago This year South Africa marks 30 years of democracy and its seventh national election on Wednesday, 29 May 2024. The election is touted as one of... →
Industrial Policy & Strategy Review – Transforming Vision into Action: Charting South Africa’s Industrial Future May 2024
13th May 2024 The role of industrial policy is to unleash private investment and energise the state to boost economic growth and inclusion. This is an essential... →
Global arbovirus initiative: preparing for the next pandemic by tackling mosquito-borne viruses with epidemic and pandemic potential
13th May 2024 The risk of emergence and re-emergence of arboviruses with pandemic potential has increased as a global public health threat and will continue to... →
Malaria vaccine: WHO position paper – May 2024
13th May 2024 This position paper supersedes the 2022 WHO position paper on malaria vaccines. It includes the updated WHO recommendations on the use of the... →
Statements
Tribute to the late Justice Yvonne Mokgoro
Updated 3 hours ago Those appointed to South Africa’s first Constitutional Court in October 1994 faced huge challenges. Among them was the need to persuade the new... →
ActionSA Urges Walter Sisulu University to Uphold Governance Principles of Financial Accountability Central to Effective University Management
14th May 2024 ActionSA urges Walter Sisulu University to uphold principles of good financial accountability which are central to the effective management of... →
ActionSA Disappointed President Ramaphosa has Ignored our Plea Not Sign NHI into Law to Avoid State Capture 2.0
14th May 2024 ActionSA is disappointed that President Ramaphosa has ignored the plea to avoid signing the NHI bill into law, in order to avoid state capture 2.0.... →
Statement by BUSA on President’s announcement to sign NHI into law
14th May 2024 BUSA is deeply concerned by the announcement that President Ramaphosa will sign the NHI Bill into law on Wednesday 15 May 2024, given its many... →
Press Offices
SARS’ Ragnarök for Non-Compliant Cryptocurrency Traders and Investors
Updated 6 hours ago The South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) through existing working groups, and international exchanges of... →
South Africa Takes Bold Step: Climate Change Bill Receives Parliamentary Nod of Approval
14th May 2024 The South African Parliament unanimously passed the Climate Change Bill, which sets ambitious goals to achieve the country's low-carbon and... →
What do sectoral emission targets mean for your business?
13th May 2024 To support the implementation of South Africa's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, the Minister of Forestry,... →
Enhancements in Trust Dispute Resolution Process by SARS
13th May 2024 In its continuous pursuit of organizational excellence and in alignment with its Vision 2024, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has unveiled... →
