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Over 900 arrested during nationwide anti-migrant protests 
By: Reuters Updated 5 hours ago South African police arrested more than 900 people during nationwide anti-migrant protests on Tuesday that were mostly peaceful but at times turned... →
Kganyago signals South Africa could hike rates again this month
By: Bloomberg Updated 6 hours ago South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said inflation expectations have risen above the central bank’s 3% target, justifying the May... →
Hill-Lewis hails ‘DA difference’ as new GNU executive sworn in, condemns Pule's appointment
By: Thabi Shomolekae 1st July 2026 DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has congratulated his party’s new representatives in the National Executive, who are being sworn in on Wednesday to... →
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Migration starts beyond South Africa’s borders – responses should too
Updated 3 hours ago South Africa cannot build enough fences or deport enough immigrants to overcome the consequences of instability in neighbouring countries. South... →
Urban farming helps Johannesburg’s poorest households survive – now it needs bigger investment
Updated 3 hours ago Urban agriculture, where plants and livestock are farmed within city limits, is increasingly recognised and promoted as a solution to food... →
Unfinished business: The voice of South Africans cannot be ignored
1st July 2026 For years, I have said that I have unfinished business in the City of Johannesburg. Today, I say with even greater conviction that I have... →
Does Tshisekedi’s third-term bid benefit Rwanda and M23?
30th June 2026 A loss of democratic credibility would undercut diplomatic gains and strengthen M23’s demands for autonomy in eastern DRC. On 15 June, the... →
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Johannesburg in Brief: Local Government White Paper
Updated 3 hours ago In May 2026, CDE convened a discussion on the draft Local Government White Paper led by Pascal Moloi, convenor of the White Paper review process... →
City Under Siege, Children Under Fire: Rapid Support Forces' Crimes Against Humanity in North Darfur
Updated 6 hours ago The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during its campaign to seize El Fasher in North Darfur state... →
Discrimination, Lack of Economic Autonomy and Violence Against Women in Cameroon
30th June 2026 For more than a decade, Cameroon’s government had publicly committed to halving violence against women by 2026, an ambitious and necessary goal in... →
Beyond Ceasefires-On-Paper: It’s Time to End All Israeli Hostilities in Lebanon
30th June 2026 Despite the announcement (and then extension) of a ceasefire agreement, Israeli attacks on Lebanon have continued unabated and Israeli forces... →
Statements
ActionSA Condemns City of Cape Town's Decision to Fund Migrant Repatriation While Burdening Residents with Massive MyCiti Fare Hikes
Updated 3 hours ago ActionSA strongly condemns the City of Cape Town's decision to commit municipal funds towards the repatriation of undocumented migrants, just days... →
DA calls on NPA to explain itself over the Cat Matlala agreement
Updated 3 hours ago The Democratic Alliance welcomes the decision of the Court to reject the sentence proposed by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the plea... →
SACP message of solidarity with the people of Venezuela following devastating earthquakes which have killed about 2000, injured 5,000 and displaced 12,000
Updated 4 hours ago The South African Communist Party (SACP) conveys its message of solidarity to the people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela following last... →
Correctional Services Committee Welcomes Handover Of Grootvlei Max (Mangaung) Correctional Centre
Updated 4 hours ago The Chairperson of Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, Ms Kgomotso Anthea Ramolobeng, has welcomed the handover of the Mangaung... →
Press Offices
Buying property through a company, trust, or personal capacity: Which option is right?
Updated 3 hours ago Deciding how to own immovable property is a pivotal step when making such a major financial or strategic investment whether for personal use,... →
Planning for wage negotiations in an effort to avoid violent and costly strikes
Updated 4 hours ago There can be no doubt that wage negotiations are stressful and sensitive. This is due to the competing interests of the role players – the... →
Franchisors Beware! The Competition Commission may come knocking soon
Updated 5 hours ago The franchising industry has long been a bone of contention at antitrust authorities worldwide. Franchisees often complain to competition... →
When trust becomes a target: Understanding business email compromise
1st July 2026 In today’s digital business environment, email remains one of the most important communication tools for organisations. However, its widespread use... →
