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Ramaphosa: Pravin Gordhan’s spear has fallen, it is up to us to pick it up 

By: Sashnee Moodley     19th September 2024 “He was my comrade, he was also my colleague and he was a very good friend.” These were the words of President Cyril Ramaphosa as he delivered the... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering the eulogy at former Minister Pravin Gordhan’s funeral
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering the eulogy at former Minister Pravin Gordhan’s funeral
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SARB joins easing club with 25 basis point rate cut

By: Reuters     19th September 2024 South Africa's central bank cut its main interest rate for the first time in more than four years on Thursday, as it said it saw inflation staying... 

Pravin Gordhan's funeral

Mac Maharaj calls for State institutions to be capacitated in honour of Pravin Gordhan 

By: Thabi Shomolekae     19th September 2024 In his speech honouring former Public Enterprises Minister and struggle stalwart Pravin Gordhan, fellow activist and former politician Mac Maharaj... 

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Hope beyond hype?

Updated 4 hours ago The current scepticism surrounding the prospects for green hydrogen in South Africa and globally is only natural. A gap was inevitably going to... 

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South Africa’s Gauteng province launches water data hub – residents can now keep track of shortages and repair issues

19th September 2024 South Africa is a water scarce country. In other words it has an excess of demand over available supply. It also has low water security – the... 

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Agoa, agoing, agoner? Risks of US trade policy for Africa

19th September 2024 AGOA expires in 2025, and Washington’s political climate suggests a ‘business-as-usual’ approach is unlikely to suffice. The future of the African... 

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Can Old Alliances Survive New Realities in Russia-South Africa Relations?

19th September 2024 This piece explores the complexities of the relationship between Russia and South Africa, and how they must respond to international pressures,... 

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Cybersecurity Economics for Emerging Markets

Cybersecurity Economics for Emerging Markets

18th September 2024 In our increasingly interconnected world, where digital technologies are rapidly transforming multiple aspects of daily life, the critical role of... 

HIV/AIDS

The Sixth South African National HIV Prevalence, Incidence, and Behaviour Survey

17th September 2024 The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) released the key findings of the Sixth South African HIV Prevalence, Incidence, and Behaviour Survey... 

 Addressing gender inequalities in national action plans on antimicrobial resistance

Addressing gender inequalities in national action plans on antimicrobial resistance

17th September 2024 National action plans on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) often overlook the critical intersection of gender, despite evidence that exposure and... 

 Charting the Future of Earth Observation: Technology Innovation for Climate Intelligence

Charting the Future of Earth Observation: Technology Innovation for Climate Intelligence

17th September 2024 Satellite Earth observation (EO) technologies are revolutionizing climate intelligence, offering vital insights into our rapidly changing... 

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Statements

Appropriations communication calls for urgent funding of Stats SA

19th September 2024 The Statistician-General has assured the Standing Committee on Appropriations that Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) stands firmly by its Census... 

Statistician-General must step aside following Census 2022 crisis

Statistician-General must step aside following Census 2022 crisis

19th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) is deeply concerned by the admission from the Statistician-General, Risenga Maluleke, that StatsSA is in "significant... 

DA takes Ekurhuleni’s plight to Parliament

DA takes Ekurhuleni’s plight to Parliament

19th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Ekurhuleni is deeply concerned with the ongoing energy and water crises, particularly in Germiston, and has taken... 

SAPS must present a clear plan to combat extortion crimes

SAPS must present a clear plan to combat extortion crimes

18th September 2024 Following this morning's meeting of the Police Portfolio Committee in Parliament, the DA calls on SAPS to return to the Committee with a detailed,... 

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Press Offices

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The burden of dealing with bullying in the workplace

19th September 2024 It has been over two years since the Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace (Code) took effect. The... 

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Business Rescue: A tool for the realignment of capital resources in a distressed environment

19th September 2024 In September 2024, corporate restructuring and business rescue remains an active area of practice. The market is seeing financial distress at the... 

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Sand Hawks (Pty) Lt d and Another v Labonte 5 (Pty) Ltd and Others [2024] ZASCA 122 (16 August 2024)

19th September 2024 In this decision the Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA“) was required to determine whether  the Regional Manager (“RM“) of the Department of Mineral... 

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Is Government Moving in the Same Direction: Will Rapid Deployment of Electronic Communications Networks Facilities Be Realised Soon?

19th September 2024 Over a decade ago, the national department of communications recognised that the lack of always- available, high speed and high quality bandwidth... 

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