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Ramaphosa says SAPS ready ahead of ‘biggest’ local election as he urges voting for progress 
By: Sashnee Moodley 2nd November 2026 As South Africans prepare to head to the polls on Wednesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa is calling for a peaceful vote “for progress and... →
SAHRC releases inquiry report into the state of water sector in Gauteng
By: Natasha Odendaal Updated 7 hours ago The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC’s) Gauteng provincial office on Monday released its 'Inquiry Report into the State of Water and... →
Absa PMI improves for a second consecutive month in October
By: Creamer Media Reporter 2nd November 2026 The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased by 0.9 points to 49.6 in October, from a revised 48.7 in September, marking... →
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Why the WHO must declare climate change a public health emergency
2nd November 2026 Across the world, people have felt the impacts of climate change firsthand. The northern hemisphere has had another record-breaking summer season... →
Preventing gender-based violence means protecting those most at risk
2nd November 2026 In South Africa, women with disabilities face heightened dangers, while children exposed to abuse need support to prevent intergenerational cycles... →
Congolese refugees caught between war and closing doors
2nd November 2026 As fighting continues in eastern DRC, shrinking aid and tighter security in host countries undermine the rights of refugees. In 2026, the... →
The ANC and the Titanic: When a Once-Unsinkable Ship Meets Its Iceberg
30th October 2026 There is something profoundly symbolic about comparing the African National Congress (ANC) today to the Titanic. Both are tales of significant... →
Recommendations
Power to Lead: A Shared Call to Action from Women’s Rights Organizations in the occupied Palestinian territory and Ukraine
30th October 2026 This Call to Action emerges from a joint learning exchange that brought together Women’s Rights Organizations (WROs) from the occupied Palestinian... →
Disaster Divide: How Climate Chaos Deepens Inequality and Enriches the Few
30th October 2026 Billionaires and the super-rich are burning carbon at an extraordinary rate – the richest 0.1%, or 8-million people, have more emissions than the... →
Regulation of Digital Assets in a Shifting Global Landscape
30th October 2026 Digital assets are moving beyond a stand-alone market and becoming part of the financial infrastructure. As this transition accelerates, regulation... →
Decarbonizing Manufacturing and Supply Chains for Growth: Guide for C-suite Executives
30th October 2026 Amid geopolitical fragmentation, persistent economic headwinds and policy uncertainty, manufacturers and supply chain leaders are operating with... →
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Human Right to access water violated by Tshwane, Joburg and Ekurhuleni, under ANC-ActionSA
2nd November 2026 The South African Human Right Commission has confirmed today what residents know: The failing political leaders of Tshwane, Johannesburg and... →
A bigger economy than we thought: What Stats SA's GDP revision means for Johannesburg
2nd November 2026 The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Economic Development has noted Statistics South Africa’s (Stats SA) announcement that the South African... →
City honours retiring employees for decades of service to Tshwane
2nd November 2026 The City of Tshwane honoured employees who have reached the end of their municipal careers at our Retirees Appreciation and Certification Ceremony.... →
By voting on Wednesday we can make South Africa better
2nd November 2026 Dear Fellow South African, In two days’ time, on Wednesday 4 November, we will be holding local government elections. This is one of the biggest... →
Press Offices
The tax practitioner trap: How fraudsters can turn your Sars account into a criminal investigation
2nd November 2026 Taxpayers beware: the person you trust to keep you compliant with Sars could be the very person exposing you to financial ruin, criminal... →
VAT is a governance responsibility, not a compliance task
2nd November 2026 If VAT is not on your risk register, it should be. This is not simply because SARS is modernising VAT administration, audits are increasing or... →
Kenya: Companies Registry – A reform agenda for ease of doing business
30th October 2026 The country’s Companies Registry has undergone significant digital transformation through the Business Registration Service version 2 (BRS v2), a... →
R500 000 fine reinforces the consequences of failing to act on POPIA breaches
30th October 2026 An internal data breach - even only an accidental one - can trigger formal breach notification obligations under POPIA. The Information... →
