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Dali Mpofu ditches EFF, joins MKP
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 1 hour 44 minutes ago Dali Mpofu has followed in the footsteps of former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) members and has joined the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), saying... →
Mozambique police fire tear gas as opposition supporters march on capital
By: Reuters Updated 25 minutes ago Mozambican police fired tear gas at hundreds of opposition supporters converging on the capital Maputo on Thursday for the biggest demonstration... →
New UK sanctions on Russia also target Africa Corps
By: Reuters Updated 26 minutes ago New sanctions against Russia announced by the British government on Thursday will also target three private mercenary groups with links to the... →
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Opinions
Mind Matters: The Hidden Epidemic – Confronting South Africa's Mental Health Challenges
5th November 2024 South Africa faces a mental health crisis that remains largely hidden beneath layers of stigma, inadequate resources, and insufficient... →
Youth network launches a national Men Enough campaign to encourage men to embrace healthy masculinity
5th November 2024 To realise a gender-just and violence-free society, men need to unlearn toxic masculinity and be empowered to embrace healthy ideals of masculinity... →
Big companies profit from poverty but aren’t obliged to uphold human rights. International law must change – scholar
4th November 2024 There is some disagreement among legal practitioners and scholars about whether corporations have duties under international law. Many argue that... →
COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa – but it shouldn’t be left in the hands of corporates
4th November 2024 How we use land and feed a growing global population, and the burden we place on natural habitats in pursuit of nutrition, will again take centre... →
Recommendations
Considerations for border health and points of entry for mpox: interim guidance
25th October 2024 On 14 August 2024, the Director-General of the World Health Organization determined that the upsurge of mpox in a growing number of countries in... →
Working together for better climate action: Carbon pricing, policy spillovers, and global climate goals
25th October 2024 First, it reflects on a common understanding of carbon pricing metrics, highlighting the incentives to decarbonise and cross-country variation in... →
Decentralised solar PV: A gender perspective
25th October 2024 Decentralised renewable energy, particularly solar PV, can provide much-needed access to clean, reliable and affordable energy for remote and... →
Finance and Investment in Africa: Trends and Opportunities for Securing Africa’s Ecological Futures
22nd October 2024 This report provides an analysis of finance and investment status and trends in Africa, and how these shape the developments in key economic... →
Statements
SAPS must take proactive measures to curb Western Cape mass shootings
5th November 2024 In another spate of mass killings, six people were shot dead and three others injured in less than 48 hours in Cape Town. This is the third mass... →
DA Leader Steenhuisen address to the Stop BELA Act march in Pretoria
5th November 2024 The following remarks were delivered by DA Federal Leader John Steenhuisen MP, at today’s mass march against the BELA Act in Pretoria. The DA has... →
Gauteng households continue to starve due to Lesufi’s empty promises and failure to support emerging farmers
5th November 2024 The recent quality of life survey released by the Gauteng City Region Observatory (GCRO) revealed that many Gauteng residents live on the... →
Gautrain Management Agency Scoops Most Innovative Knowledge Enterprise Award
5th November 2024 The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) has scooped the prestigious 2024 Most Innovative Knowledge Enterprise (MIKE) South Africa Gold Award. The... →
Press Offices
Labour Law Provides Few Employer Protections
31st October 2024 South Africa’s labour laws severely restrict employers’ rights. Examples of these restrictions include: Employees appear to have the right to... →
The Chamber of Financial Secrets: Uncloaking the mysteries of administrative penalties
31st October 2024 ZAR 475-million, ZAR 210-million, ZAR 59-million, these are not lottery-winning jackpot amounts. They are some of the eye-watering administrative... →
Draft Petroleum Products Bill published for public comment emphasises energy security and sustainable growth
30th October 2024 On 21 October 2024, the draft Petroleum Products Bill (Bill) was published in the Government Gazette in South Africa. The draft Bill will regulate... →
The Importance of Documenting Agreements and Policies in Employment
30th October 2024 In any employment relationship, formal documentation of agreements and policies plays a critical role in creating a structured and legally... →