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Parties lodge ethics complaint against Majodina over vulgar tirade against Kouga resident
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 1 hour 23 minutes ago The EFF, DA and ActionSA have criticised Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina, following a highly contentious confrontation with a... →
South Africa extradites six suspected members of Black Axe gang to US
By: Reuters Updated 9 minutes ago South Africa will extradite to the US six Nigerian nationals suspected of being members of the Black Axe organised crime network involved in... →
Two newly completed bridges, as part of LHWP II, set to open
By: Natasha Odendaal Updated 45 minutes ago As the construction of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Phase II progresses, the newly completed Mabunyaneng and Khubelu bridges in the... →
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From drought to floods in North Africa: What could the super El Niño do next?
Updated 24 minutes ago Morocco spent most of the last decade drying out. Between 2019 and 2024, the country recorded six consecutive years of below-average rainfall, the... →
New report on climate ‘overshoot’: what it means for Africa and how faster action can limit the damage
Updated 25 minutes ago Climate change has already doubled the world’s heatwaves between 2024 and 2025 and brought more severe droughts, floods and water shortages to... →
What the BRICS Summit Will Test About South Africa’s Influence
Updated 33 minutes ago Ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, Gustavo de Carvalho shares five insights into how South Africa builds diplomatic influence and the limits of... →
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Smaller firms, greater risks: How Strait of Hormuz disruptions could trigger an exclusion effect for small and medium-sized enterprises
Updated 1 hour 47 minutes ago The Strait of Hormuz disruptions are no exception. Large companies can spread risk across suppliers, markets and financing sources. Small and... →
Sustainable Finance Policy Monitor 2026: Expansion and divergence
Updated 1 hour 49 minutes ago Sustainable finance policymaking continued to expand in 2025, even as regulatory approaches diverged across major economies. Across 35 economies... →
Measuring servicification and impacts of services trade and policy
Updated 1 hour 52 minutes ago Services are becoming more important across the economy, and digitalisation is accelerating this process of servicification. This raises policy... →
WTO 2026 Annual Report
Updated 2 hours 5 minutes ago The WTO published today (9 September) its 2026 Annual Report, providing a comprehensive account of the organization's activities in 2025 and the... →
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NSFAS’s R33-billion shortfall again shows why decentralisation cannot wait
Updated 45 minutes ago The estimated R33 billion shortfall at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) by 2029 is yet another clear warning that the current... →
Special Investigating Unit freezes properties and vehicles associated with Liyabongeka Trading Enterprise CC
Updated 52 minutes ago The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a provisional preservation order from the Special Tribunal, freezing three properties and five... →
City of Joburg Council appointment of the head of Public Safety undermines the integrity of the administration
Updated 1 hour 13 minutes ago ActionSA is gravely concerned about the recent decision taken by the ANC led administration in the City of Joburg’s Council to appoint Lesiba... →
Minister Pemmy Majodina and her Lesotho counterpart to officially open two newly completed bridges this week as part quarterly oversight to the Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase 2
Updated 1 hour 19 minutes ago The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina is in Lesotho on 11-13 September 2026 on a working visit to conduct her quarterly oversight... →
Press Offices
SCA ruling clarifies when financing fees can be tax deductible
Updated 1 hour 54 minutes ago A recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment has provided important clarity for businesses on the tax treatment of fees incurred when raising... →
Financial statements – What businesses need to know for annual compliance
Updated 2 hours 42 minutes ago The Companies Act, Cap. 486 (Act) imposes obligation on all registered companies to prepare and file financial statements annually as part of their... →
Supreme court delivers big win for property investment structures
10th September 2026 On 7 September 2026, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) handed down a significant judgment against the South African Revenue Service (SARS),... →
Lady Justice – Upholding Fairness in Labour Disputes: Ensuring objectivity in CCMA proceedings
10th September 2026 Artwork, sculptures and statues depicting the “Lady of Justice” are found throughout the world. Lady Justice is a symbolic representation of... →
