Headline News
US Treasury's No 2 urges South Africa to boost fight against corruption
By: Reuters 13th March 2024 US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo on Wednesday urged South Africa to step up its battle against corruption, saying that work could help... →
Passing Electoral Matters Bill ‘crude’ attempt to direct more funds to ANC coffers – DA
By: Thabi Shomolekae 13th March 2024 The Democratic Alliance has rejected what it said was an “attempted money grab” by the African National Congress, as the Electoral Matters... →
South Africa should get off global regulator's 'grey list' in 2025, says Kganyago
By: Reuters 13th March 2024 South Africa's central bank governor said on Wednesday that he was confident the country would be removed from an international financial crime... →
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Opinions
What kind of influence can Africa wield at the G20?
28th February 2024 The African Union’s (AU) recent inclusion in the G20 has raised questions about its readiness to represent Africa’s interests and influence global... →
African countries join a united front against Israeli occupation
27th February 2024 Between 19 and 26 February, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) held a landmark sitting to hear oral arguments by 51 countries and three... →
South Africa’s apartheid legacy is still hobbling research – a study of geography shows how
27th February 2024 Knowledge matters. It informs how we think about the world around us. It informs our decisions and government policies, supporting economic growth... →
Mozambique’s unstable and expensive power supply is devastating small businesses – study examines what’s gone wrong
27th February 2024 Inside a small bakery in Maputo, the morning’s batch of 150 loaves of bread has just gone into the oven. But there’s a problem: the electricity has... →
Recommendations
Transforming gender norms for women’s economic rights and empowerment
25th January 2024 Gendered economic inequalities are among the most persistent and significant of all global gender gaps. An important contributing factor remains... →
Energy transition of fishing fleets: Opportunities and challenges for developing countries
23rd January 2024 The fisheries sector is important for food security, jobs and for the livelihoods of millions of people, especially in developing countries.... →
The legal underpinnings of MDB callable capital: implications and policy options
23rd January 2024 Callable capital has never been called at any major MDB and its character as a financial instrument and the rules surrounding its use are unclear.... →
Humanitarian leadership: learning from the past and directions for the future
18th January 2024 Many of the qualities, attributes and skills possessed by effective humanitarian leaders are not unique to the sector. However, the operational... →
Statements
SACP in Gauteng province demands full investigation into allegations of racist and derogatory remarks by DA leader
19th March 2024 The South African Communist Party (SACP) in Gauteng Province convened its first meeting of the 13th Provincial Congress Provincial Executive... →
When will the switching off of the e-Toll gantries be gazetted Premier Lesufi?
19th March 2024 Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi must come clean about when e-Toll gantries will be switched off. Lesufi promised during his State of the Province... →
Gauteng hospital phone bills still not paid
19th March 2024 Telephones at many Gauteng hospitals are still not working three weeks after the Gauteng Health Department admitted they were down because of... →
DA leads the charge for law and order
18th March 2024 Last week, the DA took immediate legal action to stop unlawful land grabs on municipal property next to Lourier Park in Bloemfontein. This was... →
Press Offices
Overview of the Draft Employment Equity Regulations published on 1 February 2024
22nd February 2024 Draft Employment Equity (‘EE’) Regulations (‘the 1 February Draft EE Regulations’) setting out revised Sector Targets, were published by the... →
Budget Speech 2024/2025: Tax Overview
22nd February 2024 Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana delivered his third Budget speech of his term on 21 February 2024. The Budget presents an overall synopsis of... →
South Africa's Budget 2024: Godongwana teetering on the highwire
22nd February 2024 The 2024 Budget speech presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana paints a picture of cautious optimism amidst lingering challenges. While... →
Protecting the Voiceless - Balancing Profits with Animal Welfare
21st February 2024 Unravelling the Intersection of Animal Welfare and the South African Prevention and Combatting of Corrupt Activities Act In South Africa, the... →