Headline News
Nigerian communities seek $310-million from Shell, want asset sale stopped
By: Reuters 13th September 2024 Nigerian communities are claiming 505-billion naira in damages from Shell, which they accuse of breaching an existing court order by striking a... →
WHO clears Bavarian Nordic's vaccine as first shot against mpox
By: Reuters 13th September 2024 The World Health Organization said on Friday it had cleared Bavarian Nordic's vaccine as the first shot against mpox. The approval, known as a... →
Basic Education Minister will not attend BELA Bill signing
By: Thabi Shomolekae 13th September 2024 Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa notifying him that she will not be attending the signing of the... →
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Opinions
Square peg
13th September 2024 The haste at which the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) is moving to remedy the embarrassment of having to withdraw the... →
The Just Energy Transition and the labour market in South Africa
12th September 2024 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
12th September 2024 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
12th September 2024 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... →
Recommendations
Equality of Opportunity for Sexual and Gender Minorities 2024
11th September 2024 By assessing discrimination in laws, regulations, and policies, the Equality of Opportunity for Sexual and Gender Minorities (EQOSOGI) initiative... →
Advancing Data Equity: An Action-Oriented Framework
11th September 2024 Automated decision-making systems based on algorithms and data are increasingly common today, with profound implications for individuals,... →
World Economic Forum: Annual Report 2023-2024
10th September 2024 The World Economic Forum’s Annual Report outlines the key developments in 2023-2024. It provides an overview of the 10 centres and the Forum's... →
Shaping sustainable international hydrogen value chains
10th September 2024 The production of renewable-based hydrogen and its derivatives holds immense economic potential, particularly in areas with high renewable... →
Statements
AfriForum: Private sector systems will be able to help with municipal collections and efficiency
13th September 2024 Today, AfriForum once again spoke out about municipalities’ inability to manage themselves properly and believes that the time has long been ripe... →
Electricity and Energy committee engages with NERSA on electricity tariff increases
13th September 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy met with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to discuss the rationale behind... →
DA stands firm for the Independence of the South African Reserve Bank
13th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance resolutely supports the independence of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and firmly opposes the EFF’s SARB Amendment... →
ActionSA Extends Condolences to Erstwhile Minister, Pravin Gordhan
13th September 2024 ActionSA extends condolences to the loved ones of former Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan. A longstanding public servant, his... →
Press Offices
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... →
Baker McKenzie Wins Three Accolades at the African Legal Awards
9th September 2024 Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie has won Capital Markets Team of the Year and TMT Team of the Year, and Kamal Nasrollah was named Partner of... →
Job security during mergers, acquisitions and takeovers
9th September 2024 Business transfers – mergers, acquisitions, takeovers – are increasingly common. Section 197 of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) aims at providing... →
An employers’ salary obligations
9th September 2024 Most labour rights, including contractual rights, are enforceable between employers and employees. In today’s economy, however, proving the... →
