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DA decries ‘micro-management’ of language during march against BELA Act

By: Sashnee Moodley     Updated 43 minutes ago Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen on Tuesday argued that provincial governments would have “too much” power under the Basic... 

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S African government investigates spate of food-borne illnesses, encourages food safety practices

By: Sabrina Jardim     Updated 1 hour 48 minutes ago South Africa has recently experienced outbreaks of food-borne illnesses that have led to the tragic death of a number of children and numerous... 

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South Africa's private sector growth sustained in October as costs fall, PMI shows

By: Reuters     Updated 2 hours ago South Africa's private sector maintained its growth trajectory in October, bolstered by a decline in business costs and selling prices, a... 

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The lack of water in South Africa is the result of a long history of injustice – and legislation should start there

Updated 11 minutes ago Water scarcity is a serious problem in many parts of the world. It adds to inequalities between communities and keeps historical injustices in... 

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India and China vie for leadership of the global south

Updated 14 minutes ago Which of the two countries is better placed to champion Africa’s developmental aspirations? The rivalry between China and India, both Brics... 

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Ghana’s judiciary must act fast to regain public trust

Updated 18 minutes ago With elections in December, widespread perceptions of political bias in the Supreme Court threaten the democratic process. Ghana’s Supreme Court... 

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The Pact for the Future: Gains to Celebrate and Challenges to Surmount

Updated 1 hour 1 minute ago To realise the Pact of the Future, historical injustices must be redressed, new threats addressed and innovative reform institutionalised. The... 

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Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, Francesca Albanese

Updated 2 hours 10 minutes ago In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, Francesca... 

The Least Developed Countries Report 2024

The Least Developed Countries Report 2024

Updated 2 hours 59 minutes ago As the world confronts intertwined climate and finance crises while seeking to advance on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), carbon markets... 

The New Collective Quantified Goal on climate finance

The New Collective Quantified Goal on climate finance

4th November 2024 At the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP 29) in Baku, Parties are expected to agree a New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) for climate finance... 

 Bridging the Divide: Private Markets and New Drivers of Value Creation

Bridging the Divide: Private Markets and New Drivers of Value Creation

4th November 2024 This white paper explores private markets’ unique investor governance model, which can be a significant engine for unlocking value linked to... 

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Gauteng households continue to starve due to Lesufi’s empty promises and failure to support emerging farmers

Updated 1 hour 22 minutes ago The recent quality of life survey released by the Gauteng City Region Observatory (GCRO) revealed that many Gauteng residents live on the... 

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Gautrain Management Agency Scoops Most Innovative Knowledge Enterprise Award

Updated 1 hour 23 minutes ago The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) has scooped the prestigious 2024 Most Innovative Knowledge Enterprise (MIKE) South Africa Gold Award. The... 

DA KZN notes ANC statement on GPU

DA KZN notes ANC statement on GPU

4th November 2024 The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal has noted the media statement and comments by the ANC today, a partner in the Government of Provincial... 

BELA Protest: Thousands expected at largest march for Afrikaans

BELA Protest: Thousands expected at largest march for Afrikaans

4th November 2024 At a media conference held today, a total of 41 Afrikaans organisations from across a wide spectrum expressed their support for a protest march on... 

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Tax Debt Relief - How SARS's Tax Collection Shortfall is Creating an Opportunity for Taxpayers

Updated 32 minutes ago This year, South African taxpayers find themselves in a unique position to manage their tax obligations with greater flexibility. According to... 

Webber Wentzel

Unseen forces: AI in recruitment

Updated 1 hour 22 minutes ago There is mounting foreign case law providing both employers and artificial intelligence (AI) developers with food for thought as South Africa... 

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Transparency or threat? How South Africa's amended Companies Act puts corporate privacy at risk

Updated 2 hours 54 minutes ago The amendments to the Companies Act, 2008 (Companies Act), which President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law on 26 July 2024, bring about significant... 

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Senior M&A lawyer Deepa Vallabh joins Bowmans in Johannesburg

1st November 2024 Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans continues to expand the depth and diversity of its M&A Practice in South Africa. The firm today announced the... 

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