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ANC says it has learnt from past mistakes as it vows ‘capable’ municipal leadership ahead of elections 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 24th August 2026 The ANC has the capacity to lead municipalities effectively following a rigorous selection process for its local government election candidates,... →
Business, govt unanimous on economic growth plan, jobs target
By: Lumkile Nkomfe 24th August 2026 The Presidency and business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) have united behind the plan, announced last week, to lift economic... →
Oversight tightens as McKenzie faces Parly committee grilling
By: Thabi Shomolekae 24th August 2026 Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie will face an intense parliamentary committee on Tuesday as opposition parties gear up to demand... →
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Why water rights aren’t enough to fix South Africa’s deeply unequal farming sector
24th August 2026 South Africa’s commercial farming sector is still shaped by the legacy of slavery, colonialism and apartheid. Black South Africans make up more... →
Zambia’s messy but decisive election: government shows strength; democracy shows weakness
24th August 2026 Across southern Africa, sitting presidents have faced a wave of turnovers and electoral setbacks in the past few years. Malawi and Botswana saw... →
SADC’s geopolitical moment will not wait
24th August 2026 The Durban summit identified the right economic priorities, but a geopolitical strategy and credible regional security approach are lacking. This... →
Why the EU’s new AI law matters for South African newsrooms
21st August 2026 SA and legacy media can use this world-first legislation to improve their role as guardians of information integrity in an African context. This... →
Recommendations
Investigative report: The right to adequate sanitation of occupiers of portion 3 (remaining extent) of farm Witfontein
Updated 7 hours ago 'Investigative report: The right to adequate sanitation of occupiers of portion 3 (remaining extent) of farm Witfontein' arose from a complaint... →
SAHRC investigation into the treatment and rights of the occupiers
Updated 7 hours ago The SAHRC investigation into the treatment and rights of the occupiers followed a complaint lodged by Elias Muller on behalf of the occupiers of... →
ANC 2026 Local Government Manifesto
24th August 2026 In our 2021 Local Government Elections Manifesto, as we emerged from the shadow of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the ANC committed to doing and... →
The Catalysts: Unlocking Markets for a Sustainable Economy
21st August 2026 As the reckoning on a range of climate, nature and sustainable development goals fast approaches, the finance to deliver them remains out of reach.... →
Statements
DA Minister and Mayor collaborate to up Home Affairs capacity in Cape Town
Updated 7 hours ago The opening of a new Home Affairs office at the Cape Town Civic Centre by Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, and Cape Town Executive... →
Pricing locals out of housing market reflects bad political choices, not Cape Town's success
Updated 7 hours ago Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and Mayor of Cape Town Geordin Hill-Lewis say the province’s 680 000 housing backlog, and increasing... →
Business, govt unanimous on economic growth plan, jobs target
By: Lumkile Nkomfe 24th August 2026 The Presidency and business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) have united behind the plan, announced last week, to lift economic... →
President Cyril Ramaphosa appoints Minister Stella Ndabeni as Acting Health Minister
24th August 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has in terms of section 98 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1996, appointed Minister Stella Ndabeni... →
Press Offices
Expanded Trusted Employer Scheme fast-tracks global skills into South Africa, but it must also bring the right skills
24th August 2026 The recently launched second phase of the Department of Home Affairs' Trusted Employer Scheme (TES) marks another significant step towards making... →
Buying a property in South Africa: What you need to know before signing an offer to purchase
24th August 2026 Buying a property is one of the most significant financial commitments many people make in their lifetime. Whether purchasing a first home, an... →
South Africa scores just 50/100 on being ready for what happens after a death
24th August 2026 Capital Legacy launches the country’s first national benchmark tracking how prepared, protected and supported South African families really are... →
Digital dilemmas: Navigating social media misconduct and corporate responsibility
24th August 2026 In today’s hyper-connected world, the lines between personal expression and professional responsibility have never been more blurred. Social media... →
