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‘If ANC insists on taking SA to economic ruin, DA’s patriotic duty is to leave GNU’ – John Steenhuisen 

By: Thabi Shomolekae     Updated 1 hour 33 minutes ago Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said on Thursday that conflict over policy in the Government of National Unity is not necessarily an... 

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South Africa to cut rates on Sept 19 for first time since Covid-19 response – Reuters poll 

By: Reuters     Updated 2 hours 11 minutes ago The South African Reserve Bank will cut its repo rate by 25 basis points to 8.00% at its September 19 meeting as slowing inflation opens the door... 

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DA wins 16 wards in by-elections 

By: Thabi Shomolekae     Updated 6 hours ago The Democratic Alliance on Thursday announced its “resounding success” in winning 16 wards in by-elections held across the country, on Wednesday.... 

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The Just Energy Transition and the labour market in South Africa

Updated 2 hours 46 minutes ago How will the Just Energy Transition affect livelihoods in households dependent on the coal industry in South Africa? Here is a measure of how many... 

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South Africa is failing its youngest children – report flags critical gaps in early learning, social protection and health care

Updated 4 hours ago Nearly 10 years ago South Africa outlined its commitment to invest in the health and development of young children. The National Integrated Early... 

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South Africa’s green hydrogen hub: EU grants not nearly enough to get industry going

Updated 4 hours ago South Africa is poised to become a major player in the global energy transition, thanks to its vast renewable energy resources (sun and wind) and... 

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Accelerate, extend or abandon? Africa’s SDG dilemma

Updated 5 hours ago This month’s UN Summit of the Future should confront the reality that Africa will likely miss most Sustainable Development Goal targets. As the... 

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Making a Difference: The African Development Bank @ 60

Making a Difference: The African Development Bank @ 60

Updated 6 hours ago The year 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the African Development Bank. Since its establishment six decades ago, the African Development Bank has... 

 Refugee and migrant health system review: challenges and opportunities for long-term health system strengthening in Uganda

Refugee and migrant health system review: challenges and opportunities for long-term health system strengthening in Uganda

Updated 6 hours ago Uganda is Africa's largest refugee-hosting country and ranks fifth globally. Over the decades, Uganda has hosted refugees from nations including... 

World Trade Report 2024 highlights trade’s role in supporting inclusiveness

World Trade Report 2024 highlights trade’s role in supporting inclusiveness

Updated 6 hours ago The 2024 edition of the WTO’s World Trade Report presents strong evidence that trade has played a crucial role in narrowing the income gap between... 

Changing Lanes: South Africa’s Transport and Logistics Industry 2024

Changing Lanes: South Africa’s Transport and Logistics Industry 2024

11th September 2024 The South African transport and logistics sector has undergone significant changes in recent, with additional overhaul to clear existing... 

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DA raises alarm over the slow pace of processing remand detainees

DA raises alarm over the slow pace of processing remand detainees

Updated 1 hour 7 minutes ago The DA is shocked by the inhumane conditions remand detainees at Pollsmoor Correctional Facility are housed in. An oversight visit by the Select... 

Correctional Services on parole placement for Najwa Petersen

Updated 1 hour 15 minutes ago The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confirms that Najwa Petersen appeared before the Correctional Supervision and Parole Board (CSPB) on... 

COGTA committee calls for legislative amendments to prevent initiation deaths

COGTA committee calls for legislative amendments to prevent initiation deaths

Updated 3 hours ago The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) on Wednesday met with the Department of Traditional Affairs (DTA)... 

Human Settlements committee concerned with inadequacies within the emergency housing fund

Human Settlements committee concerned with inadequacies within the emergency housing fund

Updated 4 hours ago The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements is concerned by the lack of synergy between different spheres of government, which impacts negatively... 

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New Amendments to the Companies Act: What Private Companies Need to Know

Updated 2 hours 47 minutes ago The recent amendments to the Companies Act, signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 26 July 2024, introduce noteworthy changes to the... 

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Protecting your personal information when gaming

Updated 2 hours 50 minutes ago Since its inception in the 1950s, video gaming has grown infinitely more popular, advanced, commercialised, and certainly more legally complicated.... 

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Could have, should have, Will

Updated 7 hours ago If you think a will is only for the rich or famous or that drawing up a will is an expensive or complicated process, think again. More than half... 

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Privacy risks of dark patterns in the pet care industry

10th September 2024 There is a developing global trend concerning lawsuits filed against 'big tech' by regulators and consumers over the use of potentially deceptive... 

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