Headline News
Professor Taole Mokoena is SA’s new Health Ombud 
By: Lumkile Nkomfe 2nd June 2023 Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla announced on Friday the appointment of Professor Taole Mokoena as the new Health Ombud of South Africa as of June... →
'We no longer share an understanding of the greatest global challenge' – Pandor to BRICS 'friends'
By: News24Wire 2nd June 2023 International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor says the war between Russia and Ukraine should not detract from the world's developmental goals.... →
Department of Defence bleeds close to R170m in fraud and corruption - Hawks
By: News24Wire 2nd June 2023 The Hawks are investigating four cases of fraud and corruption that saw the Department of Defence and Military lose R167-million in public funds.... →
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Opinions
Pirls disgrace — Cadre deployment and Sadtu’s control over education must end
2nd June 2023 A 2016 ministerial task team found that, like in Mexico, the country’s largest teacher union, the South African Democratic Teachers' Union (Sadtu),... →
Rajoelina and the extreme personalisation of power
2nd June 2023 Can a judoka throw Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina off his podium as head of state? Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, a former judo champion and head... →
Harry Oppenheimer biography shows the South African mining magnate’s hand in economic policies
2nd June 2023 In Harry Oppenheimer: Diamonds, Gold and Dynasty, his outstanding biography of the South African mining magnate who died in 2000, Michael Cardo... →
Free secondary education in African countries is on the rise - but is it the best policy? What the evidence says
2nd June 2023 When South Sudanese President Salva Kiir announced the abolition of secondary school fees in South Sudan in February 2023, he was following several... →
Recommendations
Gender, poverty and environmental indicators on African countries 2023
2nd June 2023 This is the twenty-third volume of the publication on Indicators on Gender, Poverty, the Environment and Progress towards the Sustainable... →
For every child, every opportunity
1st June 2023 For children across the globe, 2022 was a year fraught with difficult challenges and intractable crises. Millions suffered the consequences of... →
From pledges to action for Small Island Developing States in energy transition and climate resilience
31st May 2023 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have suffered immeasurably due to decades of recurring natural disasters that have continued to worsen as a... →
TRACIT calls for improved measures to combat illicit trade in South Africa
30th May 2023 A new study by the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT) shows that illicit trade is one of the biggest threats to stability and... →
Statements
Committee for Section 194 to resume on Monday
2nd June 2023 The Committee for Section 194 Enquiry into Public Protector (PP) Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s fitness to hold office today resolved to resume hearings... →
City maintains resilient payment ratio
2nd June 2023 The City’s 12 months moving average payment ratio of more than 97% shows that the majority of residents continue to pay their accounts. We thank... →
Mayor Hill-Lewis receives Cape Town’s clean audit award for 2021/22
By: News24Wire 2nd June 2023 Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis received the City’s clean audit award for the 2021/22 financial year from the Auditor General (AG) at a ceremony... →
It’s time to deliver what residents deserve
2nd June 2023 “As the host of the State of the City Address (SOCA) on Tuesday 6 June 2023, which is the first of two key city events that sets the tone for the... →
Press Offices
Usufruct and Servitudes: Understanding the differences and importance
2nd June 2023 What is a Usufruct? Usufruct is a legal term that refers to the temporary right of one individual to use, enjoy and benefit from the property... →
The cost of non-compliance – Sars’ shrapnel knows no borders
2nd June 2023 South African Revenue Service (Sars) has made it easier to clamp down on individuals it deems as “sophisticated taxpayers”, specifically those with... →
Is this a powerless power minister?
2nd June 2023 The powers of the new Minister of Energy, as promulgated by President Cyril Ramaphosa, appear to be limited and his areas of responsibility overlap... →
Standard Bank and Xpatweb event provides update on South African immigration challenges
1st June 2023 Standard Bank held a virtual conversation for its clients with Marisa Jacobs (Managing Director of Xpatweb) and Michelle Munemo (Head of... →
