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RISE Mzansi’s Makashule Gana will lead impeachment committee 
By: Creamer Media Reporter Updated 3 hours ago The impeachment committee that will probe allegations involving President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala scandal will be chaired by RISE Mzansi’s... →
DA welcomes Liam Jacobs back following departure to PA
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 5 hours ago The DA has officially welcomed former member Liam Jacobs back into its ranks, framing his return as a testament to the party's “ongoing growth and... →
South Africa must continue to pursue reform programme to maintain stability – BLSA
By: Tasneem Bulbulia Updated 7 hours ago The decision by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) last week to hike interest rates by 25 basis points in response to rising global inflation is... →
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South Africa’s fuel supply and the Iran war: data black holes and low strategic stock put the country at risk
Updated 3 hours ago 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
Updated 3 hours ago 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... →
Why Africa – and the world – remain dangerously unprepared for the next pandemic
Updated 3 hours ago As the news spread about the outbreak of Ebola in mid-May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report about pandemics. The title... →
Why military gains are not weakening the ADF in eastern DRC
Updated 3 hours ago The ADF’s resilience stems from kidnapping economies, forced recruitment and governance failures that military operations cannot address alone.... →
Recommendations
The Lobito Corridor: A frontier for transition mineral partnerships in Africa
Updated 6 hours ago Strategic mineral partnerships are reshaping how critical minerals are financed, transported and traded. Rising demand for transition minerals is... →
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... →
Statements
DA welcomes IEC probe of ANC and Rise Mzansi funding
Updated 2 hours 8 minutes ago The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the Electoral Commission of South Africa’s (IEC) investigation into the ANC’s apparent failure to comply with... →
Wits is ranked No. 1 in Africa
Updated 2 hours 29 minutes ago Wits University has claimed the top spot in Africa in the 2026 Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). Wits University has claimed the top... →
Impeachment committee on Section 89 Enquiry elects Makashule Gana as chairperson
Updated 2 hours 42 minutes ago The Impeachment Committee on the Section 89 Enquiry has elected Mr Makashule Gana to be its chairperson. The committee met today for its first... →
ActionSA Disappointed by Election of ANC-Sponsored Chairperson of Impeachment Committee
Updated 2 hours 44 minutes ago Today, ActionSA voted against the ANC-sponsored GNU candidate for Chairperson of the Impeachment Committee and in favour of an opposition candidate... →
Press Offices
Smart contracts in South Africa: Legal recognition, challenges and the future of automated agreements
Updated 3 hours ago 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
Updated 4 hours ago 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... →
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... →
