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Putin arrest warrant prompts South Africa to weigh moving Brics Summit 

By: Bloomberg     1st June 2023 South Africa is considering switching the venue of an upcoming summit of Brics leaders to another country, according to people familiar with the... 

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Ramokgopa says 2GW of powership capacity to be procured for five years

By: Terence Creamer     1st June 2023 Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa confirmed with lawmakers this week that government intends pushing ahead with the procurement of... 

Mpumalanga province records first cholera death  

By: News24Wire      1st June 2023 A 73-year-old Mpumalanga woman is the first person to die of cholera in the province. Her death was reported by the provincial health department.... 

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Vital overhaul

Updated 7 hours ago One of the ironies about South Africa’s use of competitive bidding for just about all public procurement, from the purchase of office stationery to... 

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Remembering South Africa’s “Grand Geek” Barry Dwolatzky - engineer and programming pioneer

1st June 2023 To some of his former students, Professor Barry Dwolatzky was the “Grand Geek” – a name of which he was very proud. But Barry, who passed away in... 

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West African countries show how decades of working together build peace, and stop wars breaking out

1st June 2023 Africa is often portrayed as a continent ravaged by war, terrorism, poverty and political instability. But over the past five decades few violent... 

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Kenyan president William Ruto sparred with journalists over his policies. Did he get his facts right?

1st June 2023 Kenya’s new government is under pressure to deliver on its pre-election promises amid an economic crisis. Rising food prices, a weakening currency... 

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For every child, every opportunity

For every child, every opportunity

1st June 2023 For children across the globe, 2022 was a year fraught with difficult challenges and intractable crises. Millions suffered the consequences of... 

From pledges to action for Small Island Developing States in energy transition and climate resilience

From pledges to action for Small Island Developing States in energy transition and climate resilience

31st May 2023 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have suffered immeasurably due to decades of recurring natural disasters that have continued to worsen as a... 

TRACIT calls for improved measures to combat illicit trade in South Africa

TRACIT calls for improved measures to combat illicit trade in South Africa

30th May 2023 A new study by the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT) shows that illicit trade is one of the biggest threats to stability and... 

How do children engage with news on social media?

How do children engage with news on social media?

29th May 2023 The media plays a critical role in shaping how children understand the world around them. It also serves to protect and promote children’s rights... 

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Northern Cape audits: Accountability must prevail over political loyalties

1st June 2023 The DA in the Northern Cape notes the regression in municipal audit outcomes for 2021/22, which will come as no surprise to residents who pay the... 

Climate Commission's Report on futire electricity planning calls for boldness to salvage energy crisis, bolster economic recovery and sustainability

1st June 2023 The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has over the last few months embarked on a consultative process in response to the call by Department of... 

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Parched Earth: ANC introduces Race Quotas for water use

1st June 2023 "It is now beyond all doubt that the ANC, led by Cyril Ramaphosa, is reintroducing racial discrimination across all sectors of society on a scale... 

Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 this afternoon until 05:00 on Friday

Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 this afternoon until 05:00 on Friday

1st June 2023 Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 this afternoon until 05:00 on Friday. Thereafter, various stages of loadshedding will be... 

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Standard Bank and Xpatweb event provides update on South African immigration challenges

1st June 2023 Standard Bank held a virtual conversation for its clients with Marisa Jacobs (Managing Director of Xpatweb) and Michelle Munemo (Head of... 

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Understanding interdicts as a legal remedy

1st June 2023 An interdict can be a powerful remedy for enforcing and protecting one’s rights. An interdict is an order of court that can either restrain someone... 

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Supreme Court of Appeal strikes out the Mandatory Audit Firm Rotation Rule

1st June 2023 In a significant judgment for the auditing profession, the Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors did... 

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Managing the risks and limiting the impact of the retrenchment process in South Africa

1st June 2023 The global economic climate continues to exert a chilling toll on employers, with South African businesses not escaping the frosty effects of... 

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