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South Africa's fiscal targets on track despite Iran war, Treasury says 
By: Reuters Updated 3 hours ago South Africa remains on track to meet its fiscal targets despite the conflict in the Middle East, its National Treasury said on Tuesday, adding it... →
Liam Jacobs apologises for ‘disgraced departure’ from DA, slams 'ANC cheerleader' PA
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 6 hours ago In a political turnaround, former PA member Liam Jacobs has officially returned to the DA, issuing a public apology on Tuesday for his... →
Kganyago signals resolve to curb inflation after rate hike
By: Reuters Updated 3 hours ago South Africa's central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Tuesday that the bank would bring inflation back to its 3% target, defending last... →
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Can South Africa afford to keep Starlink out?
Updated 4 hours ago Achieving the country’s ambitious goal of 100% broadband access by 2030 could require a trade-off between politics and connectivity. Starlink – the... →
Mbeki is not the 'super president'
2nd June 2026 Mpumelelo Mkhabela is not given to cheap political theatre. He is usually a level-headed analyst, with the rare gift of making his point without... →
South Africa’s fuel supply and the Iran war: data black holes and low strategic stock put the country at risk
1st June 2026 The supply of crude oil to the world had been reduced by about 7.5% to 10.1% by March 2026 in what the World Bank described as the largest oil... →
HIV in South Africa: why rolling out a groundbreaking new shot will miss a critical group of men
1st June 2026 The first shipment of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable that prevents HIV with two shots a year, arrived in South Africa from the United States... →
Recommendations
Africa Economic Brief - Unpacking Nigeria’s 2010-2024 Inflation Dynamics and Policy Implications - Volume 17 | Issue 1
2nd June 2026 Inflation has remained persistently high in Nigeria. It rose from 7–8% in the mid-2010s to a peak of 35% in 2024 following major policy shocks,... →
Chief Economists' Outlook: May 2026
2nd June 2026 The May 2026 Chief Economists’ Outlook opens on a more pessimistic note than the January edition. Drawing on consultations and survey responses... →
Humanitarian Diplomacy Re-Imagined
2nd June 2026 Humanitarian diplomacy is gaining renewed prominence within the European Union (EU) and among its Member States, with new policy initiatives and... →
The Lobito Corridor: A frontier for transition mineral partnerships in Africa
1st June 2026 Strategic mineral partnerships are reshaping how critical minerals are financed, transported and traded. Rising demand for transition minerals is... →
Statements
DA welcomes court ruling against dysfunctional Department of Military Veterans
Updated 2 hours 36 minutes ago The Democratic Alliance welcomes the High Court order compelling the Department of Military Veterans (DMV) to process qualifying veteran... →
Kenny Kunene destroys Joburg public transport
Updated 2 hours 49 minutes ago The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg has learnt of possible industrial action by Metrobus drivers due to a dispute over shift cuts, pay and... →
COGTA Committee concerned by lack of measurable targets on suspensions within the public service
Updated 4 hours ago The Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration (Traditional Affairs, Human Settlements and Water and Sanitation) has... →
Parliament on false allegations regarding the Speaker's role in the Section 89 process
Updated 4 hours ago The Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, rejects in the strongest terms the false, unwarranted and defamatory allegations made by... →
Press Offices
A return to meaningful engagement with SARS
2nd June 2026 Recent High Court judgments handed down in respect of tax dispute resolution matters involving the South African Revenue Service (SARS), including... →
Smart contracts in South Africa: Legal recognition, challenges and the future of automated agreements
1st June 2026 Digital innovation is transforming the way agreements are concluded and enforced, with smart contracts emerging as one of the most notable... →
Negotiating fair parenting arrangements in relocation disputes: Balancing opportunity, stability, and the best interests of the child
1st June 2026 Relocation disputes are among the most emotionally charged and legally complex matters in family law. They often arise when one parent wishes to... →
It can be unlawful to fire illegal strikers
29th May 2026 Chapter 4 of the LRA read together with item 6 of Schedule 8 of the LRA effectively allows employers to dismiss employees who have embarked on an... →
