Headline News
Congo suspends artisanal mining agency head for failing to prevent illegal activities
By: Reuters 27th October 2026 Democratic Republic of Congo's mines minister has suspended the head of the state agency overseeing artisanal and small-scale mining, accusing him... →
Gauteng’s nonrevenue water costs between R7bn and R14bn a year
By: Natasha Odendaal 27th October 2026 Gauteng’s nonrevenue water levels are equivalent to the volumes of treated water supplying the Western Cape, Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister... →
Ramaphosa receives final report on Iran's participation in naval exercise 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 27th October 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially received the final report from the independent panel appointed to investigate naval drills known as... →
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Opinions
Catching the sun: Laws for energy deals need to be changed – MACUA
Updated 22 minutes ago A new report on the R2.1-billion Sonvanger Solar project raises questions about whether communities have legally enforceable rights to ownership,... →
SA elections: young South Africans aren’t apathetic – they are alienated
27th October 2026 Township youth feel the system neither sees nor serves them. Will 4 November deepen that alienation, or begin reversing it? On 4 November, South... →
Ethiopia’s transitional justice should resume, but not where it left off
27th October 2026 Public consultations on transitional justice laws should start only after National Dialogue recommendations, gaps and new developments have been... →
Zimbabwe wants digital payments to build trust in its newest currency. Why technology alone won’t be enough to save the ZiG
26th October 2026 Zimbabwe’s central bank wants people to use the ZiG, a gold-backed local currency launched in April 2024, alongside the US dollar. A proposed... →
Recommendations
Ending gender-based violence: a foundation for inclusive societies
23rd October 2026 This briefing paper is a call to resource gender equality agendas as a crucial component of, and a pathway to creating, inclusive societies. By... →
Humanitarian governance in the Lake Chad Basin: who shapes crisis response, and how?
23rd October 2026 Stretching across Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria, the Lake Chad Basin has experienced more than 15 years of conflict involving Boko Haram and... →
South Africans Deserve Better: The RISE Mzansi Municipal Plan
22nd October 2026 After years of careful mismanagement and methodically executed corruption, most municipalities have fallen into different levels of dysfunction,... →
MKP: The People’s Mandate 2026 Local Government Election
20th October 2026 The 2026 Local Government Elections give our people an opportunity to restore dignity by restoring our municipalities and rural communities. For... →
Statements
Home Affairs extends operational hours in support of Local Government Elections
Updated 12 minutes ago The Department of Home Affairs will extend operational hours at all its front offices to ensure that eligible voters have access to their identity... →
President Cyril Ramaphosa receives panel report probing naval exercise
27th October 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the panel report instituted to investigate the naval “Exercise MOSI III Will of Peace”. The President... →
President Cyril Ramaphosa deploys South African National Defence Force to KwaZulu-Natal
27th October 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed the Speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Thoko Didiza, and the Chairperson of the National Council... →
Home Affairs milestone on one million Smart IDs delivered in seven months
26th October 2026 The Department of Home Affairs has reached the latest extraordinary milestone on its Home Affairs @ home digital reform journey. Just over seven... →
Press Offices
The letter of demand: Is it always necessary before starting legal proceedings?
Updated 5 minutes ago A letter of demand is a formal written notice that calls on a person or business to fulfil an obligation, such as paying an outstanding debt or... →
Airbnb and sectional title schemes: Can a body corporate restrict short-term letting?
Updated 6 minutes ago Short-term letting through platforms such as Airbnb has become an increasingly popular way for South African property owners to generate rental... →
PAIA requests: Think twice before sharing information
Updated 8 minutes ago The Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (“PAIA”) gives legislative effect to the constitutional right of access to information, as... →
Supplier agreements: Why every business needs one
Updated 10 minutes ago A supplier relationship built on trust is valuable. A supplier relationship backed by a clear, well-drafted agreement is more secure. Whether you... →
