Headline News
Ramaphosa challenges S Africans to defend national identity amid violence, division 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 28th September 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa issued a reminder to the nation on Monday that heritage is not only a cause for celebration but a critical battleground... →
White Cross Project turns to Union Buildings after Washington vigil
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 7 hours ago Following what it describes a success of its White Cross Project in the US, Afrikaner group Lex Libertas announced it aims to bring the same... →
Parties call for urgent action after weekend's mass shootings
By: Thabi Shomolekae 28th September 2026 South Africa is reeling from an unprecedented weekend of trauma as horrific mass shootings across the country have left at least 27 people dead and... →
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Opinions
‘Wantam!’, ‘Tutam!’ political sloganeering divides Kenya’s electorate
Updated 7 hours ago Youth frustration fuels calls to prevent Ruto from winning a second term, even as opposition splits strengthen his prospects for 2027. As next... →
Middle Eastern maritime chokepoints: no windfall for Southern Africa
Updated 7 hours ago Disruptions are making Southern Africa more important to global shipping and energy markets without making the region more prosperous.... →
#LGE2026: Seven claims from the DA’s election manifesto fact-checked
Updated 7 hours ago South Africans will vote in local government elections on 4 November 2026. Survey data from Afrobarometer suggests that unemployment, crime, water... →
The quiet erosion: What has happened to subsistence farming in South Africa?
28th September 2026 There is a gradual decline in households engaged in subsistence agriculture. What does this mean for food security and for households’ wellbeing?... →
Recommendations
Voices from the Frontlines: Messages for the Next UN Secretary General
25th September 2026 ‘If you could speak to anyone in the world about the challenges facing your community today, who would you speak to?’ Across nine contexts facing... →
Travel & Tourism Development Index 2026
25th September 2026 The Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2026 marks the 10th edition of the World Economic Forum’s flagship travel and tourism benchmarking... →
New Economy Skills: Skills for the Maker Economy
25th September 2026 As AI, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and infrastructure renewal accelerate, there is strong demand for the practical, hands-on skills needed... →
Does EU aid promote EU exports?
25th September 2026 EU development cooperation delivers for both donors and partners The next EU budget offers an opportunity to play a leading role in the fight... →
Statements
PSA alarmed by R2 Billion Defence scandal exposed by Special Investigating Unit
Updated 6 hours ago The Public Servants Association (PSA), representing more than 250,000 public sector employees has noted with grave concern the Special... →
GOOD Party terminates Sarah Mabotsa’s membership and removes her as a Councillor
28th September 2026 GOOD’s leadership has informed the Executive Mayor and City Manager of the City of Tshwane that Sarah Mabotsa’s membership of the party has been... →
ANC welcomes high court dismissing the urgent application challenging candidates lists
28th September 2026 The African National Congress (ANC) welcomes the decision of the High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, Makhanda, dismissing the urgent... →
ActionSA mayor in Tshwane protects ANC deputy at taxpayers’ expense
28th September 2026 Mayor Nasiphi Moya is jeopordising the finances of the Tshwane Metro by keeping Eugene Modise in the position of Member of the Mayoral Committee... →
Press Offices
Suretyships in South Africa: What are you really signing?
28th September 2026 In simple terms, a suretyship is an agreement in which one person (surety) undertakes to be liable for another person’s debt or obligation... →
When a court order is ignored: Understanding contempt of court in South African law
28th September 2026 A court order is not a suggestion. It is a binding directive issued by a court and must be obeyed unless and until a competent court varies,... →
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Judicial decision-making: A South African judge weighs in
25th September 2026 In what appears to be one of the first pieces of case law in South Africa putting the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in judicial... →
Failing to meet the onus of proof sways the tightrope
25th September 2026 I have often reminded employers of the provisions of section 188 of the LRA. Appreciation for the importance of these provisions is crucial for... →
