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Lekota to stay on in Cope after retirement, urges voters to consider party’s track record this election 
By: Sashnee Moodley 10th May 2024 Outgoing leader of Congress of the People Mosiuoa Lekota said he was following the prescripts of the party’s constitution when he announced his... →
Zuma in court seeking right to run in South Africa's pivotal election
By: Reuters Updated 5 hours ago South Africa's top court began hearing legal arguments on Friday on whether ex-president Jacob Zuma can run for parliament, a case whose outcome... →
George building collapse death toll rises to 12
By: Creamer Media Reporter Updated 5 hours ago The George municipality has confirmed that three more bodies have been retrieved from the site of a collapsed building, taking the death toll to... →
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The art of centering young people in South Africa’s young democracy
Updated 5 hours ago The answer to the country's future beyond the 30-year celebration of democracy will be complete with the meaningful inclusion of youth voices. The... →
The role of the media in the General Election
Updated 5 hours ago A healthy functioning democracy is predicated on the electorate making informed choices, which in turn rests on the quality of information they... →
Coalitions and reform
10th May 2024 With the 2024 election days away, attention is turning to the governance arrangements that will prevail nationally and in key battleground... →
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
9th May 2024 The South African government’s Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan was launched in November 2023. It is a roadmap guiding the country away... →
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Recipe for a Livable Planet: Achieving Net Zero Emissions in the Agrifood System
9th May 2024 The global agrifood system has been largely overlooked in the fight against climate change. Yet, greenhouse gas emissions from the agrifood system... →
Ethnic Cleansing and Crimes Against Humanity in El Geneina, West Darfur, Sudan
9th May 2024 Early on June 15, 2023, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked a makeshift medical clinic in West Darfur’s capital, El Geneina, where 25 injured... →
From Disruption to Opportunity: Strategies for Rewiring Global Value Chains
9th May 2024 Global value chains continue to face challenges ranging from the climate crisis to geopolitical headwinds and next-generation technologies.... →
Amplifying the Global Value of Earth Observation
9th May 2024 By 2030, the economic opportunity afforded by Earth observation (EO) insights is projected to surpass $700-billion while directly contributing to... →
Statements
IFP: Groot Marico Residents in North West Decry Government Neglect
Updated 5 hours ago Residents of Ward 19 in Groot Marico, Zeerust, under Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality, within the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality in... →
On the Passing of Former Constitutional Court Justice Yvonne Mokgoro
Updated 5 hours ago The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) extends sincere condolences to the family and friends on the passing of our country’s first black female... →
The DA has a plan to create jobs in the Northern Cape
Updated 6 hours ago The unemployment rate in the Northern Cape currently stands at a staggering 42%. One would expect that with all the natural riches this province... →
DA exposes neglect of Free State farming communities
10th May 2024 In a recent oversight visit conducted by the Democratic Alliance (DA), concerning revelations have come to light regarding the neglect of farming... →
Press Offices
SARS’ High Wealth Unit Weaponizing Requests for Relevant Material Against Provisional Taxpayers
Updated 5 hours ago In the world of tax, High Wealth Individuals (HWIs) are known for accruing their wealth through navigation of complex, multi-layered investment... →
The right to freely participate in society – judgment clarifies discrimination due to criminal history in the employment process
Updated 5 hours ago An April 2024 decision by the South African Labour Appeal Court, O’Connor v. LexisNexis, serves as a reminder to employers that the statutory... →
Crossing the line: Unlawful competition and your business
9th May 2024 Unlawful competition, a term that covers various forms of unfair business practices, often emerges intertwined with allegations of intellectual... →
The SA Expat's Roadmap for Moving Funds Abroad
7th May 2024 In an increasingly interconnected world, many South Africans find themselves considering opportunities abroad, whether for career advancement,... →
