Headline News
Investment Conference: Hundreds of billions of rands already pledged
By: News24Wire 26th October 2018 Several companies made major investment announcements during President Cyril Ramaphosa's Investment Conference, which called to rally investors to... →
Duduzane Zuma's culpable homicide case postponed yet again
By: News24Wire 26th October 2018 The culpable homicide case against former president Jacob Zuma's son Duduzane Zuma has been postponed yet again at the Randburg Magistrate's Court.... →
Political parties reject electronic voting – IEC
By: African News Agency 26th October 2018 The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is ready to roll out electronic voting, but South Africa's political parties are against... →
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Opinions
Understanding tax free savings
5th May 2015 In an initiative to encourage a savings culture, the South African government has introduced Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSA). Gerald... →
South Africa’s revocation of its bilateral investment treaties: Beware of strangers bringing money, especially if you need it
5th May 2015 South Africa’s decision to terminate its bilateral investment treaties (BITs) has elicited strong and mixed reactions from around the world.... →
Can Project Biro help Africa to overcome its maritime security challenges?
5th May 2015 A conference held on Project Biro in Simon’s Town last month marks an important step for improving South Africa’s maritime security. Project Biro... →
Regional Industrialisation Research Project: Case study on the mining capital equipment value chain in South Africa and Zambia
5th May 2015 Situated within a Global Value Chain (GVC) analytical framework, this study investigates the regional value chain for mining capital equipment in... →
Recommendations
Equitable access to social security (November 2011)
By: Creamer Media Reporter 10th November 2011 Report No. 18 of 2011/2012 of the Public Protector on an investigation into allegation of improper conduct by the Department of Public Service and... →
South African Demography (November 2011)
By: Creamer Media Reporter 10th November 2011 October, which the Afrikaans poet Leipoldt called “die mooiste, mooiste maand”, saw the world’s 7-billionth person being born and SA conducting its... →
'You’ll Be Fired if You Refuse' – Labour Abuses in Zambia's Chinese State-owned Copper Mines (November 2011)
By: Creamer Media Reporter 9th November 2011 This Human Rights Watch report details the persistent abuses in Chinese-run mines, including poor health and safety conditions, regular 12-hour and... →
It can't be right: Remedying self-interest in Midvaal (November 2011)
By: Creamer Media Reporter 9th November 2011 Report of the Public Protector on an investigation into complaints of maladministration against the Midvaal Local Municipality. →
Statements
FEDUSA Rejects Proposed R254 Billion Debt Write – Off and Calls for Eskom to be Placed Under Business Rescue
10th February 2020 The Leadership of the Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) gathered today in Johannesburg to stage a Special National Executive Committee... →
Africa's Female Fund Managers To Receive Major Boost Through Launch of A Multi-Million Dollar Fund
10th February 2020 African leaders are putting women front and center of efforts to drive the continent’s economic growth through a game-changing fund that invests in... →
Traffic Advisory: Heavy Rains and Flooding
10th February 2020 Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is calling on all road users to exercise caution and patience when travelling on roads and across bridges. Heavy... →
Ad Hoc Committee On Amending Section 25 of The Constitution's Public Hearings Programme
10th February 2020 The Ad Hoc Committee to Initiate and Introduce Legislation Amending Section 25 of the Constitution has adopted its draft programme for public... →
Press Offices
Renewable energy tax allowance extended for supporting structures 
31st July 2012 The Taxation Laws Amendment Bill 2012 (TLAB) proposes an amendment to s12B of the Income Tax Act, No 58 of 1962 (Act) to provide a capital... →
Stop accidents: Don’t dread costs of fair compensation – expert
30th July 2012 The recent Constitutional Court ruling that it was unfair for the Road Accident Fund (RAF) to limit compensation to no more than R 25000 if victims... →
Protection of Personal Information Bill: Just what is it all about?
30th July 2012 Much has been written about the Protection of Personal Information Bill – and is at times bewildering to say the least. In this article, Danie... →
You can’t blame the 'bakkie brigade' for this one
27th July 2012 Sometimes a single case throw light on a bigger issue. A recent judgment in the Labour Court gives a fresh perspective to the highly contentious... →
