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SA, Mozambique partially re-open Lebombo border  

By: Sashnee Moodley     8th November 2024 The Lebombo port of entry between South Africa and Mozambique has been partially reopened as of 15:00 on Friday, to allow for the movement of... 

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South Africa concerned Trump election will impact climate talks 

By: Reuters     8th November 2024 South Africa is concerned by the impact Donald Trump's election as the next president of the United States may have on talks to tackle climate... 

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Nersa publishes Eskom’s proposed Retail Tariff Plan for public consultation

By: Tasneem Bulbulia     8th November 2024 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has published State-owned utility Eskom’s proposed Retail Tariff Plan for public... 

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India and China vie for leadership of the global south

5th November 2024 Which of the two countries is better placed to champion Africa’s developmental aspirations? The rivalry between China and India, both Brics... 

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Ghana’s judiciary must act fast to regain public trust

5th November 2024 With elections in December, widespread perceptions of political bias in the Supreme Court threaten the democratic process. Ghana’s Supreme Court... 

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The Pact for the Future: Gains to Celebrate and Challenges to Surmount

5th November 2024 To realise the Pact of the Future, historical injustices must be redressed, new threats addressed and innovative reform institutionalised. The... 

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From Koeberg to Chernobyl: The Challenge of Nuclear Safety in SA and Ukraine

5th November 2024 As interest in nuclear energy grows and military conflicts around the globe rise, the safety of nuclear power plants in armed conflicts should be a... 

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Green hydrogen auctions: A guide to design

1st November 2024 The benefits of green hydrogen go beyond reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Green hydrogen can enable green industrialisation, energy independence,... 

Powering Futures: The Green Skilling Opportunity

Powering Futures: The Green Skilling Opportunity

30th October 2024 South Africa is in the midst of a significant energy transition, aiming to add 120-150 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2050 while phasing out 20... 

Shaping a “Just” Business Role in South Africa’s Energy Transition

Shaping a “Just” Business Role in South Africa’s Energy Transition

30th October 2024 Independent think tank, the Institute for Human Rights and Business, has published a first-of-its-kind comprehensive review into the role of... 

World Bank Annual Report 2024

World Bank Annual Report 2024

29th October 2024 This annual report, which covers the period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, has been prepared by the Executive Directors of both the... 

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Deputy President Mashatile to attend the inauguration of the newly elected President of Botswana

8th November 2024 Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will attend the inauguration of His Excellency President Duma Boko at the National Stadium in Gaborone,... 

Joburg back to load-shedding due to unpaid R6,3 billion electricity bill

Joburg back to load-shedding due to unpaid R6,3 billion electricity bill

8th November 2024 Eskom has decided to enforce loadshedding on Joburg due to the municipality's failure to settle its Eskom account. Eskom announced this drastic... 

ESKOM punishing solar power users

ESKOM punishing solar power users

8th November 2024 The DA strongly condemns ESKOM’s ongoing attempts to increase fixed network charges, a move that will severely impact South African consumers and... 

ActionSA Updates GNU Performance Tracker Platform 

ActionSA Updates GNU Performance Tracker Platform 

7th November 2024 ActionSA has updated its live GNU Performance Tracker platform to display the most vital statistical data, accurately reflecting South Africa’s... 

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Transparency or threat? How South Africa's amended Companies Act puts corporate privacy at risk

5th November 2024 The amendments to the Companies Act, 2008 (Companies Act), which President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law on 26 July 2024, bring about significant... 

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Senior M&A lawyer Deepa Vallabh joins Bowmans in Johannesburg

1st November 2024 Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans continues to expand the depth and diversity of its M&A Practice in South Africa. The firm today announced the... 

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New Points-Based System for Work Visas marks significant strides for attracting global talent to SA

1st November 2024 With the highly anticipated implementation of a fair and transparent Points-Based System for work visas, South Africa follows in the footsteps of... 

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Can an employer prevent employees from joining and participating in the lawful activities of a trade union?

31st October 2024 This article provides insight into whether or not an employer can avert employees from joining and participating in the lawful activities of a... 

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