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South Africa's ratings seen stuck in 'junk' despite investor optimism
By: Reuters 14th November 2024 South Africa will be unable to shed its "junk" credit rating for years to come, credit analysts said, despite investor optimism over the economic... →
DA petition gets over 200 000 signatures against Eskom's proposed 40% increase
By: Thabi Shomolekae 14th November 2024 The Democratic Alliance has submitted the first batch of over 200 000 signatures, on its petition against Eskom's proposed 40% price hike, to the... →
Police in standoff with hundreds of illegal miners in disused shaft
By: Reuters 14th November 2024 South African police were in a standoff on Thursday with hundreds of illegal miners believed to be underground in a disused shaft, a day after a... →
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Assessing and engaging with the GNU after 100 days: prospect for democratic resurgence – Part Three
16th October 2024 The previous part of this series argued that the depoliticised nature of the GNU does not mean that those committed to a resurgence of democracy... →
Focused police patrols could curb South Africa’s crime wave
16th October 2024 An ISS pilot study of hotspot policing shows that targeted, evidence-based operations can reduce crime. South Africa faces some of the highest... →
9-million Mozambicans live below the poverty line – what’s wrong with the national budget and how to fix it
16th October 2024 Mozambique ranks in the bottom 20 of the human development index. This measures a country’s progress based on key dimensions such as a long and... →
Somalia and Turkey are becoming firm allies – what’s behind this strategy
16th October 2024 Turkey has ramped up its partnership with Somalia in recent months. It is helping Somalia defend its waters, and has signed a deal to explore for... →
Recommendations
Charting the Future of Earth Observation: Technology Innovation for Climate Intelligence
17th September 2024 Satellite Earth observation (EO) technologies are revolutionizing climate intelligence, offering vital insights into our rapidly changing... →
Making a Difference: The African Development Bank @ 60
12th September 2024 The year 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the African Development Bank. Since its establishment six decades ago, the African Development Bank has... →
Refugee and migrant health system review: challenges and opportunities for long-term health system strengthening in Uganda
12th September 2024 Uganda is Africa's largest refugee-hosting country and ranks fifth globally. Over the decades, Uganda has hosted refugees from nations including... →
World Trade Report 2024 highlights trade’s role in supporting inclusiveness
12th September 2024 The 2024 edition of the WTO’s World Trade Report presents strong evidence that trade has played a crucial role in narrowing the income gap between... →
Statements
Eskom confirms no impact on power supply following incident with Unit 6 at Kriel Power Station
4th November 2024 On Sunday, 3 November 2024, at approximately 17:04, Unit 6 at Kriel Power Station correctly tripped following the loss of hydraulic oil to the... →
DA exposes Premier Lesufi for contravening the Executive Members Ethics Act
4th November 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng is concerned by an apparent contravention by Premier Panyaza Lesufi of the Executive Members Ethics Act.... →
AfriForum ready for Bela protest march to oppose “biggest challenge for Afrikaans cultural communities since 1994”
4th November 2024 AfriForum and more than 40 other organisations today confirmed that they are ready to participate in the protest march against the Basic Education... →
President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates President-elect Duma Boko of Botswana during telephone call
4th November 2024 Today, 02 November 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone call with President-Elect Duma Boko and offered his warm congratulations to His... →
Press Offices
Understanding Section 197 of the Labour Relations Act
4th October 2024 Section 197 of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) 66 of 1995 represents a landmark shift in South African employment law, governing the transfer of... →
Bowmans expands in South Africa with strong team hire to join in early 2025
4th October 2024 Top-tier African law firm, Bowmans, today announces the strengthening of its South African offering with the addition of a new team in... →
South Africa: Red means stop – LAC confirms appropriateness of dismissal based on totality of evidence
4th October 2024 A recent decision by the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) in Algoa Bus Company (Pty) Ltd v Tirisano Transport and Services Workers Union (TASWU) obo Mzawi... →
An Arrested Employee Is Not a Get Out of Jail Free Card for the Employers
3rd October 2024 Many employers believe that the employment relationship automatically ends if one of their employees is arrested or imprisoned. This assumption is... →