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‘If ANC insists on taking SA to economic ruin, DA’s patriotic duty is to leave GNU’ – John Steenhuisen 
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 1 hour 33 minutes ago Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said on Thursday that conflict over policy in the Government of National Unity is not necessarily an... →
South Africa to cut rates on Sept 19 for first time since Covid-19 response – Reuters poll
By: Reuters Updated 2 hours 11 minutes ago The South African Reserve Bank will cut its repo rate by 25 basis points to 8.00% at its September 19 meeting as slowing inflation opens the door... →
DA wins 16 wards in by-elections
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 6 hours ago The Democratic Alliance on Thursday announced its “resounding success” in winning 16 wards in by-elections held across the country, on Wednesday.... →
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The Just Energy Transition and the labour market in South Africa
Updated 2 hours 46 minutes ago How will the Just Energy Transition affect livelihoods in households dependent on the coal industry in South Africa? Here is a measure of how many... →
South Africa is failing its youngest children – report flags critical gaps in early learning, social protection and health care
Updated 4 hours ago Nearly 10 years ago South Africa outlined its commitment to invest in the health and development of young children. The National Integrated Early... →
South Africa’s green hydrogen hub: EU grants not nearly enough to get industry going
Updated 4 hours ago South Africa is poised to become a major player in the global energy transition, thanks to its vast renewable energy resources (sun and wind) and... →
Accelerate, extend or abandon? Africa’s SDG dilemma
Updated 5 hours ago This month’s UN Summit of the Future should confront the reality that Africa will likely miss most Sustainable Development Goal targets. As the... →
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Making a Difference: The African Development Bank @ 60
Updated 6 hours ago The year 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the African Development Bank. Since its establishment six decades ago, the African Development Bank has... →
Refugee and migrant health system review: challenges and opportunities for long-term health system strengthening in Uganda
Updated 6 hours ago Uganda is Africa's largest refugee-hosting country and ranks fifth globally. Over the decades, Uganda has hosted refugees from nations including... →
World Trade Report 2024 highlights trade’s role in supporting inclusiveness
Updated 6 hours ago The 2024 edition of the WTO’s World Trade Report presents strong evidence that trade has played a crucial role in narrowing the income gap between... →
Changing Lanes: South Africa’s Transport and Logistics Industry 2024
11th September 2024 The South African transport and logistics sector has undergone significant changes in recent, with additional overhaul to clear existing... →
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DA raises alarm over the slow pace of processing remand detainees
Updated 1 hour 7 minutes ago The DA is shocked by the inhumane conditions remand detainees at Pollsmoor Correctional Facility are housed in. An oversight visit by the Select... →
Correctional Services on parole placement for Najwa Petersen
Updated 1 hour 15 minutes ago The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confirms that Najwa Petersen appeared before the Correctional Supervision and Parole Board (CSPB) on... →
COGTA committee calls for legislative amendments to prevent initiation deaths
Updated 3 hours ago The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) on Wednesday met with the Department of Traditional Affairs (DTA)... →
Human Settlements committee concerned with inadequacies within the emergency housing fund
Updated 4 hours ago The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements is concerned by the lack of synergy between different spheres of government, which impacts negatively... →
Press Offices
New Amendments to the Companies Act: What Private Companies Need to Know
Updated 2 hours 47 minutes ago The recent amendments to the Companies Act, signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 26 July 2024, introduce noteworthy changes to the... →
Protecting your personal information when gaming
Updated 2 hours 50 minutes ago Since its inception in the 1950s, video gaming has grown infinitely more popular, advanced, commercialised, and certainly more legally complicated.... →
Could have, should have, Will
Updated 7 hours ago If you think a will is only for the rich or famous or that drawing up a will is an expensive or complicated process, think again. More than half... →
Privacy risks of dark patterns in the pet care industry
10th September 2024 There is a developing global trend concerning lawsuits filed against 'big tech' by regulators and consumers over the use of potentially deceptive... →
