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All-round value unlock targeted in proposed demerging of Anglo Platinum and De Beers
By: Martin Creamer Updated 15 minutes ago Diversified mining major Anglo American is targeting value elevation in its planned demerging of South Africa-based Anglo American Platinum and the... →
Unemployment rate worsens to 32.9%
By: Marleny Arnoldi Updated 2 hours 19 minutes ago 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%... →
NHI is ANC’s last stand – Steenhuisen
By: Sashnee Moodley Updated 2 hours 42 minutes ago President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Monday night announcement that he would sign the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law on... →
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The Growing Immigration Challenges in South Africa
Updated 3 hours ago 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
Updated 5 hours ago 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... →
Elections 2024: 10 variables of profound importance
13th May 2024 As South Africa approaches the monumental occasion of the 2024 national and provincial elections, it stands at the nexus of its democratic journey,... →
Recommendations
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... →
Geopolitical Rivalry and Business: 10 Recommendations for Policy Design
13th May 2024 How can policies be designed to attain geopolitical goals through means that do the least harm to cross-border commerce? Doing so requires a... →
Statements
ActionSA Urges Walter Sisulu University to Uphold Governance Principles of Financial Accountability Central to Effective University Management
Updated 3 hours ago 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
Updated 3 hours ago 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
Updated 3 hours ago 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... →
Cele spends R1 billion per year on SAPS Millionaire Managers
Updated 3 hours ago The Democratic Alliance (DA) can reveal that the South African Police Service (SAPS) spends an eyewatering R1 billion per year on the salaries of... →
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South Africa Takes Bold Step: Climate Change Bill Receives Parliamentary Nod of Approval
Updated 4 hours ago 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... →
Mediation Rules in South Africa: Where are we now?
13th May 2024 It is known in all jurisdictions globally, the courts are over-flowing with cases and South Africa is no exception, leaving disputants waiting... →