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Former George official demands apology from ANC's Dugmore for 'spewing drivel' over Kannaland job
By: News24Wire Updated 4 hours ago Former George Municipality chief financial officer Keith Jordaan has demanded an apology and retraction from African National Congress Western Cape... →
Kenya election outcome set to be announced with media giving Ruto narrow lead
By: Reuters Updated 4 hours ago Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto led a tight presidential race against opposition leader Raila Odinga, official results reported by media... →
Thungela declares whopping R8.2bn half-year dividend on R8.9bn free cash 
By: Martin Creamer Updated 5 hours ago JSE- and London-listed thermal coal-mining and marketing company Thungela has approved the declaration of an interim gross ordinary cash dividend... →
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Opinions
The right to food: activism and litigation are shifting the dial in South Africa
12th August 2022 Even before the pandemic and the recent global rise in food prices, millions of South Africans were hungry. In 2019, nearly 18% of households could... →
Unpacking Africa’s divided stance on the Ukraine war
12th August 2022 Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, the United States (US) and European governments have been scrutinising Africa’s reactions. Views from the... →
The Road to COP 27: Africa’s Adaptation Finance Agenda
12th August 2022 The devastating drought underway in the Horn of Africa, and floods that killed more than 400 people in April 2022 in South Africa, demonstrate the... →
Reflections on ESG, net zero and corporate citizenship
12th August 2022 It is important to locate environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals and net-zero targets in the context of corporate citizenship today.... →
Recommendations
Key findings: social protection responses to forced displacement
By: Creamer Media Reporter 10th August 2022 This output is part of a larger two-year research project studying approaches to assisting affected populations in contexts of forced displacement.... →
US Strategy Toward sub-Saharan Africa – August 2022
10th August 2022 Sub-Saharan Africa is critical to advancing our global priorities. It has one of the world’s fastest growing populations, largest free trade areas,... →
The Future of Capital Markets: Democratization of Retail Investing
5th August 2022 The global financial system is undergoing several simultaneous transformations. Digitalization and democratizations are reshaping how capital... →
Justice aid update and lessons from latest evaluations of donor programming
5th August 2022 Despite the growing global movement on people-centred justice approaches, latest aid figures confirm that justice is a low priority for donors,... →
Statements
Support the police to make SA a safer place
Updated 2 hours 53 minutes ago Dear Fellow South African, There is growing public frustration and anger at the levels of crime in our country. →
Arts and Culture Committee sends condolences to Tshabalala family following Magesh's passing
Updated 3 hours ago The Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture has noted with sadness the passing of one of Kwaito’s revered musicians in South Africa, Mr... →
Cape Town Philharmonic Youth Orchestra excels in spite of looming government overreach
Updated 3 hours ago On Saturday evening, the Cape Town Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (CPYO) performed its first concert in two decades, with 55 of the Western Cape’s... →
DA WC welcomes arrest of Intercape bus attack suspect
Updated 3 hours ago The DA in the Western Cape welcomes the arrest of a 28-year-old suspect who has been charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with... →
Press Offices
Labour court rules it’s ‘fair’ to fire employees working beyond retirement age
10th August 2022 The dismissal of employees who have reached and worked beyond the normal retirement age has been found to be fair. Employers do not waive their... →
Ten top tips on the planned two-pot system for retirement savings
10th August 2022 Draft amendments have been published to introduce the proposed two-pot system for retirement savings. Here is a summary of the main features. On 29... →
The “new normal” in South Africa isn’t as normal as elsewhere
5th August 2022 Hybrid working. Remote. Productivity. The changes to workplace dynamics brought on by the pandemic are global. Throw in the added South African... →
Dire consequences for non-compliant companies
5th August 2022 A recent article by News24 reported on the arrest of two farmers with 39 undocumented Mozambican nationals on their premises. Both farmers are... →
