Headline News
Malema slams ANC-DA coalition as a ‘betrayal of working class’ 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 29th May 2026 EFF leader Julius Malema has launched a scathing critique against the ANC, accusing the yellow party of deep political insecurity and a betrayal of... →
SANDF confirms troops will not be deployed to anti-immigrant marches
By: Thabi Shomolekae 29th May 2026 The South African National Defence Force has denied rumours of military deployments for the expected June 30 marches, urging the public to... →
MKP joins SACP’s 'Conference of the Left' amid ANC abstinence
By: Thabi Shomolekae 29th May 2026 The MKP has confirmed it will attend the South African Communist Party’s Conference of the Left on Friday, this as alliance partner of the SACP,... →
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Opinions
Opinion: South Africa's Digital Identity Regulations: A Governance Crossroads
29th May 2026 Can new rules unlock integrated public services without eroding citizen control?, asks Mark Burke in this latest opinion article. For well over a... →
The Gambia’s first Special Prosecutor: a non-Gambian?
29th May 2026 To achieve justice and reconciliation, the Special Prosecutor must ensure that accountability appears neither distant nor external to victims. On 9... →
Big and small pictures
29th May 2026 Much has been written in recent weeks about the geopolitical factors now driving the energy transition. Particular attention has been given to how... →
Ethiopia votes: dominant ruling party seeks a new mandate in a deeply fragmented nation
28th May 2026 Ethiopia’s general election on 1 June 2026 will take place amid armed conflicts and political fragmentation. This has raised questions over voter... →
Recommendations
South Africa’s G20 Presidency in a fragmented world
28th May 2026 The purpose of this report is to critically analyse the Group of 20 (G20) South Africa Leaders’ Summit Declaration. The Declaration was written in... →
2026 UASA South African Employment Report
27th May 2026 The UASA Employment Report 2026 highlights a South African labour market undergoing significant structural transformation within a constrained... →
The UAE’s Role in the Deployment of Colombian Fighters and Other Backing to the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan
26th May 2026 In October 2025, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), one of the parties to Sudan’s conflict, took over El Fasher, the capital of the North Darfur... →
“Without Education, There Will Be Nothing” – School Fees and other Barriers to Education in Liberia
26th May 2026 Peter lives near Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, with his mother and three younger sisters. He attended school through the ninth grade, but after... →
Statements
DA officially hands over ANC study group scandal docket to Public Service Commission
29th May 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Wednesday officially handed over a series of ministerial replies to written questions implicating several senior... →
DA welcomes historic review of Parliamentary and Executive Ethics Codes
29th May 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the commencement of Parliament’s comprehensive review of both the Code of Ethical Conduct and Disclosure of... →
DA fights for transparency in Parliament Secretary salary and recruitment matter
By: Reza Creamer 29th May 2026 The DA is fighting for transparency in the matter of the salary hike, recruitment process and governance concerns of the Secretary to Parliament,... →
Statement on SARB repo rate hike: finance capital’s assault on the working class
29th May 2026 The South African Reserve Bank’s decision to hike the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7 per cent (pushing the prime lending rate to 10.5 per cent)... →
Press Offices
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... →
Pre-Arbitration Minutes: Lessons from Alexkor Ltd v Mervyn Carstens
29th May 2026 At its very nature, concluded pre-arbitration minutes are signed agreements. They are beneficial in the arbitration process as they clarify issues... →
Krugerrands and taxes: The critical record-keeping risk many investors overlook
28th May 2026 As renewed interest in gold continues amid global market and economic uncertainty, Krugerrands remain a popular investment choice among South... →
AI, intellectual property and governance: Why the real conversation belongs in the boardroom
28th May 2026 Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer something financial institutions are preparing for. It is already embedded in how decisions are made, how... →
