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South Africa consumer inflation quickens to 4.0% y/y in April 

By: Reuters     20th May 2026 South African inflation accelerated sharply in April, increasing the likelihood that the central bank will hike interest rates when it meets to... 

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Joburg residents should not be ‘collateral damage’ in R5.2bn Eskom debt dispute

Joburg residents should not be ‘collateral damage’ in R5.2bn Eskom debt dispute

By: Terence Creamer     20th May 2026 The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) has called on Eskom to pursue the recovery of R5.2-billion in outstanding debt owed to it by the City of... 

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SAHRC demands SAPS intervention amid surge in anti-foreigner violence in KZN 

By: Thabi Shomolekae     20th May 2026 The South African Human Rights Commission has raised the alarm over recent violent attacks targeting foreign nationals, particularly in... 

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The end of strategic ambiguity as Africa’s security alignments become operational

20th May 2026 Analysis in brief: In pursuit of safe countries where citizens can prosper and investors feel secure, Africa is using its new geopolitical... 

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More instability for Somalia as another election deadline lapses

20th May 2026 Only a gradual consensus-based process can reconcile Somalia’s competing political systems and avert repeated election crises. When Somalia’s... 

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US-Africa migrant deals ramp up as government transparency fails

20th May 2026 More secretive deals to accept deported third-country migrants from the US degrade democracy and don’t serve African countries. Throughout 2026... 

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Hantavirus in Africa: why climate change, rats and weak surveillance are worrying scientists

19th May 2026 Hantaviruses are not new. They have circulated for decades in rodent populations, particularly in rats and mice. Humans can become infected if they... 

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Beyond Survival: Palestinian Private Sector Resilience in Times of Crisis

19th May 2026 In Palestine, business is more than trade, it is resilience, dignity, and survival. Our latest newsletter highlights how Oxfam and Palestinian... 

AfCFTA Implementation: Learnings from Value Chains and Regional Blocs

AfCFTA Implementation: Learnings from Value Chains and Regional Blocs

19th May 2026 Across Africa, the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) to deepen integration, strengthen value chains and expand... 

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Ensuring the Global Partnerships Conference delivers for countries affected by conflict and fragility

19th May 2026 Ahead of the Global Partnerships Conference (May 2026), ODI Global and the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) convened a select group of over sixty... 

2026 South African Workplace Equality Index National Report

2026 South African Workplace Equality Index National Report

19th May 2026 As the world marks IDAHOBIT — the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia this week — the SA LGBT+ Management... 

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MKP announces suspension of Nhlamulo Ndhlela pending investigation

20th May 2026 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party ("MK Party") wishes to formally announce that President Jacob Zuma has taken the decision to suspend the membership of... 

Manamela must fire Oupa Nkoane

Manamela must fire Oupa Nkoane

20th May 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, demanding that he fire the Administrator... 

Minister Willie Aucamp calls for accelerated global action and partnership ahead of 2026 Copenhagen Ministerial Summit

20th May 2026 Ahead of 2026 Copenhagen Ministerial Summit on 20-21 May 2026 in Copenhagen, Denmark, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Mr... 

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Cachalia misses deadline on SAPS lifestyle audits

20th May 2026 The DA will write to the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police to request that Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia appear before... 

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Important amendments to COIDA: What employers should know

20th May 2026 Recent amendments to the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) took effect on 23 January, 1 February, and 1 April 2026.... 

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Fake SARS “Settlement Notifications” are exploiting taxpayer’s countrywide

20th May 2026 In its latest public warning issued on 13 May 2026, the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) confirmed that fraudulent emails and SMS’s are... 

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Critical skills visas remain low: Business must shape the next critical skills list to attract global talent

19th May 2026 Despite South Africa’s urgent need for investment, innovation and economic growth, applications for the very visa categories most closely linked to... 

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Navigating the termination of conditional offers of employment: What employers need to know

19th May 2026 In today’s highly competitive employment market, securing the most suitable candidates is of paramount importance to the success of a business.... 

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