Headline News
Ramaphosa acknowledges fear over NHI but describes signing as ‘pivotal moment’ 
By: Terence Creamer Updated 7 hours ago President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged the fear that his signing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law had generated in and address... →
ANC-EFF coalition would have broadly negative impact – BMI
By: Thabi Shomolekae 15th May 2024 Fitch solutions company BMI noted that while any potential coalition groupings will pose headwinds to policymaking and negatively impact investor... →
Ramaphosa to visit George building collapse site
By: Thabi Shomolekae 15th May 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday visit the site of a collapse of a partially built residential building, in George in the Western Cape.... →
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Over 26-million South Africans get a social grant. Fear of losing the payment used to be a reason to vote for the ANC, but no longer – study
15th May 2024 Social grants to reduce poverty feature prominently in the campaign promises of political parties in South Africa’s 2024 national and provincial... →
South Africa will be president of the G20 in 2025: two much-needed reforms it should drive
15th May 2024 South Africa will play an important international role in 2025 as president of the G20. The G20 is a group of 19 countries as well as the African... →
Retaining US influence in Africa requires bridge-building with China
15th May 2024 In a complex new multipolar world, a country’s allies and friends will determine the global pecking order. Despite its large population, Africa is... →
Can the Movement for Change break Ghana’s biparty democracy?
14th May 2024 With the right strategy, Ghana’s fledgling new party could become a political force to be reckoned with. For three decades, Ghana’s political... →
Recommendations
The Impact of Corruption: Insights from a Perceptions and Experiences Survey
15th May 2024 Corruption Watch (CW) releases new report assessing the profound impact of corruption on people’s lives, titled 'The Impact of Corruption: Insights... →
Factors determining voter choice in South Africa’s 2024 national general elections
14th May 2024 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... →
Statements
AfriForum ready for class action lawsuit to stop NHI
Updated 7 hours ago AfriForum is preparing for a class action lawsuit against the government, President Cyril Ramaphosa, the parliament and the Minister of Health, Joe... →
Solidarity to start with legal action against NHI
15th May 2024 Today, Solidarity started legal action against the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. The legal process started today within the first hour after... →
NHI must be resisted resolutely for as long as necessary - Sakeliga
15th May 2024 Sakeliga considers the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act an unacceptable and irresponsible legislative proposal and will oppose its... →
We support NHI, but more work required prior to implementation
15th May 2024 South Africa cannot abandon its Constitutional responsibilities to develop a just and fair State on the basis of the government’s track-record of... →
Press Offices
SARS’ Ragnarök for Non-Compliant Cryptocurrency Traders and Investors
14th May 2024 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... →
