Headline News
Ex SAA board chairperson Dudu Myeni arrested on charges of fraud and corruption 
By: Lumkile Nkomfe 29th September 2023 Former South African Airways Board chairperson Dudu Myeni was arrested on Friday on charges of corruption and fraud exceeding R300 000 for... →

DA wants Mbalula in prison for contempt of court 
By: Lumkile Nkomfe 29th September 2023 The Democratic Alliance has condemned the African National Congress’ “latest attempt to defy a court order” compelling it to make public its cadre... →
Presidency honours Aziz Pahad with official funeral 
By: Lumkile Nkomfe 29th September 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that former politician and anti-apartheid activist Aziz Pahad will be granted a Special Official Funeral... →
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Going nowhere slowly at the UN General Assembly’s annual debate
29th September 2023 The general debate at the recent United Nations General Assembly’s 78th session concluded in much the same way as the many that preceded it – with... →
Declining unemployment figures in South Africa are good news, but context, as always, matters
29th September 2023 With national elections approaching in 2024, South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), is keen to promote its record. It... →
Chairperson of the Masakona CPA shares that skills will make a difference to the status quo in land reform
29th September 2023 Land reform: South Africa – 28 September 2023: It is estimated that around 70% of restituted land in South Africa is less productive, in part... →
Solutions vs problems
29th September 2023 There are many differences between Australia and South Africa, and these should not be dismissed or diminished. However, there are also several... →
Recommendations
NWU Business School Policy Uncertainty Index (PUI) 3Q 2023
Updated 7 hours ago Although remaining well in negative territory, the NWU Business School PUI for 3Q 2023 declined to 71.8 from 76.2 in 2Q 2023 (baseline 50). While... →
Legal Mobilisation for Rights – Annual Review 2022
28th September 2023 The 2022 edition of our Annual Review sheds light on some of the remarkable achievements of the organisation over the year. After four years of... →
Renewable energy benefits: Leveraging local capacity for small-scale hydropower
27th September 2023 In the pursuit of a sustainable energy future, small-scale hydropower is emerging as a transformative force with the potential to revolutionise the... →
Overview of methods to assess population exposure to ambient air pollution
26th September 2023 This document summarizes several air quality measurement and modelling methods that can be used to estimate ground-level air pollutant... →
Statements
Public Protector directs City of Johannesburg to investigate DA complaint into ANC/PA cadre deployment
29th September 2023 The DA welcomes the directive issued by the Public Protector (PP), instructing the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) to investigate our complaint... →
Restore services and dignity to Northern Cape residents now!
29th September 2023 The Democratic Alliance in the Northern Cape reiterates our call for struggling municipalities to be placed under provincial administration in... →
ANC/EFF aggravate Gamagara water woes
29th September 2023 Ongoing water woes in Gamagara municipality are being exacerbated under the ANC/EFF local government. Residents of Deben were left without water... →
DA calls for urgent upgrade of electrical infrastructure in Mantsopa
29th September 2023 The Democratic Alliance (DA) noted with grave concern the deteriorating state of the electrical infrastructure in Excelsior and Tweespruit, both of... →
Press Offices
Combating Workplace Bullying: Legal and Practical Considerations
29th September 2023 In accordance with South Africa's Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA)1, workplace bullying constitutes a form of unfair discrimination as... →
Recent reminder by Courts: Respect restraints – or pay the price…
29th September 2023 The South African courts have by and large, consistently upheld an employer’s right to restrain an employee form unfairly competing with a former... →
A TWEET away from jail
29th September 2023 "The accused is found guilty as charged on counts 1,2,3 and 4". That is the verdict in the criminal proceedings in the matter State vs Katleho... →
A Deep Dive In to Trusts
29th September 2023 A form of business vehicle which has become increasingly popular. This is due to the advantages it enjoys compared to other business structures,... →