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Mashaba says ANC is a ‘curse’, cannot coexist with a prosperous S Africa 

By: Sane Dhlamini     Updated 3 hours ago ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has told Polity that a prosperous South Africa and the African National Congress (ANC) cannot coexist, labelling the... 

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Passage of NHI Bill would spell disaster for the health sector – BLSA

By: Darren Parker     Updated 7 hours ago Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso has warned of the deteriorating health sector without the prospect of recovery, owing in large... 

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Ntshavheni confirms draft IRP 2023 contains ‘significant’ revisions, but offers no clarity on consultation process

By: Terence Creamer     Updated 6 hours ago Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has confirmed that the draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) approved by Cabinet for public comment... 

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Ukraine’s ‘low return’ on its African investment

8th December 2023 Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba was being rather undemocratic – by his admission – when he told visiting African journalists last month... 

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Can Mandela’s Principles Still Guide Us Today? Reflections 10 Years After His Death

8th December 2023 Nelson Mandela was a complex man defined by his principled commitment to justice, equality, fairness and freedom, but also by his pragmatism and a... 

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No love, but some sympathy

8th December 2023 There is not much love for ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA). The near-monopoly business is seen as over-protected, and under responsive by many of... 

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COP28: South Africa pioneered plans to transition to renewable energy – what went wrong

7th December 2023 South Africa’s experience in piloting a new type of climate finance vehicle can inform debates about how to fund a just transition from fossil... 

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Endangered Wildlife Trust Integrated Report 2022/2023

Endangered Wildlife Trust Integrated Report 2022/2023

8th December 2023 The 2023 edition of the EWT's Integrated Report showcases numerous examples of our successful conservation efforts, from saving species on the... 

The Armed Conflict Survey 2023

The Armed Conflict Survey 2023

7th December 2023 The latest edition of the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ Armed Conflict Survey captures a global landscape characterised by... 

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Electric Vehicles White Paper

6th December 2023 South Africa stands at a pivotal juncture, facing a challenge of profound complexity: how to transition both its automotive market and productive... 

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Miracle or mirage: are debt swaps really a silver bullet?

6th December 2023 As the end of 2023 approaches, 136 countries are considered to be in a critical debt situation. At the same time, fiscal space has been reduced,... 

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Sakeliga Takes Treasury to Court Over Eskom Exemption Regulations

Updated 2 hours 41 minutes ago Sakeliga is heading to court to disclose information about how National Treasury intended to grant dubious exemptions to Eskom and other state... 

PSA condemns shooting at Mawelewele Primary School in KwaZulu-Natal

PSA condemns shooting at Mawelewele Primary School in KwaZulu-Natal

Updated 2 hours 52 minutes ago The Public Servants Association of South Africa (PSA) is disturbed by a recent shooting incident at Mawelewele Primary School, in Klaarwater... 

ActionSA Joins Global Community in Celebrating #InternationalHumanRightsDay

Updated 3 hours ago ActionSA joins the global community in celebrating International Human Rights Day which commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Universal... 

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POPCRU flags three concerns for law enforcement in festive season

Updated 3 hours ago Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) President Thulani Ngwenya has flagged critical issues facing its members over the festive season,... 

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Tis the season to be responsible 

Tis the season to be responsible 

Updated 7 hours ago With the festive season soon approaching, many employees are counting down the days until they can close their business doors for 2023 and commence... 

Section 12BA – Light at the end of the tunnel?

Section 12BA – Light at the end of the tunnel?

Updated 7 hours ago National Treasury has released proposed amendments to the Income Tax Act to encourage taxpayers to invest in alternative energy generation as a... 

South Africa: Excessive delays in instituting disciplinary proceedings may taint procedural fairness

South Africa: Excessive delays in instituting disciplinary proceedings may taint procedural fairness

Updated 7 hours ago On 25 January 2016, and after a delay of about three and half years in instituting the disciplinary hearing, Major General S.L. Mapyane, who was... 

Understanding the Alter Ego of a Trust

Understanding the Alter Ego of a Trust

Updated 7 hours ago A trust is a widely used legal entity for various purposes, including estate planning, asset protection, and the management of assets for the... 

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