Headline News
DA takes to the streets against Eskom’s proposed tariff increases 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 17th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance will on Wednesday hold a National Day of Action across all nine provinces, to oppose Eskom’s request for a 36% electricity... →
Motshekga praises decision to bring Denel under the wing of the Defence dept
By: Darren Parker 17th September 2024 Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga has praised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s “wise” decision to bring State-owned enterprise... →
Schreiber envisions ‘Home Affairs from home’ as he pushes digitalisation
By: Thabi Shomolekae 17th September 2024 Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber said securing South Africa’s immigration and civics systems through automation and digital transformation will... →
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Opinions
Pravin Gordhan: a lifetime of service to South Africa – as an activist and then in building the new democracy
16th September 2024 It is hard to give an account of Pravin Gordhan’s political commitment in a few words. The former South African Finance Minister, who has died... →
Invisible No More: Securing Legal Identity as a Human Right
16th September 2024 The need for identification in an increasingly digital world is becoming more apparent, with over 60% of the nearly 850 million people without a... →
African countries are adopting two houses of parliament to boost democracy – but that’s not always what happens
13th September 2024 At independence, most African states had two legislative chambers – a lower and upper chamber – in their parliament. African leaders saw that as a... →
Can the AU move from theory to practice on citizen engagement?
13th September 2024 Despite some progress, several barriers still prevent citizens from effectively working with the African Union at its Peace and Security Council.... →
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
BUSA meets with Government to discuss NHI Act
18th September 2024 On Tuesday, BUSA leadership met with the President, the Minister and Deputy Minister of Health, and senior officials from the Presidency and the... →
DA launches petition to remove Gauteng Health Head
18th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) is launching a petition today which calls on Premier Panyaza Lesufi to remove Mr Lesiba Arnold Malotana as head of the... →
Limpopo's NCOP delegates and provincial counterparts hold successful first day of Provincial Week
18th September 2024 Limpopo’s permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and their provincial counterparts held a successful first day of their... →
Basic Education coommittee receives preliminary report on Matric examinations readiness
18th September 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education today received a preliminary report from the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the Council for... →
Press Offices
Pet food packaging is likely to become subject to stricter regulations for producers, advertisers and retailers
13th September 2024 South African pet owners are becoming increasingly concerned about their pets' health and dietary needs. In line with this changing awareness,... →
New Amendments to the Companies Act: What Private Companies Need to Know
12th September 2024 The recent amendments to the Companies Act, signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 26 July 2024, introduce noteworthy changes to the... →
Protecting your personal information when gaming
12th September 2024 Since its inception in the 1950s, video gaming has grown infinitely more popular, advanced, commercialised, and certainly more legally complicated.... →
Could have, should have, Will
12th September 2024 If you think a will is only for the rich or famous or that drawing up a will is an expensive or complicated process, think again. More than half... →
