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Dirco mum over 'unsavoury' EFF protest action outside French embassy
By: News24Wire 26th May 2022 The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has remained mum over Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leaders blockading the... →
Zwelinzima Vavi re-elected as Saftu general secretary at high stakes conference
By: News24Wire 26th May 2022 South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi survived a battle for political survival and was re-elected to... →
Zuma medical parole appeal set for August
By: News24Wire 26th May 2022 The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) is expected to hear an appeal on the release of former president Jacob Zuma from prison on medical parole. The... →
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Opinions
Slim chance that Zimbabwe’s 2023 elections will be competitive
23rd May 2022 With 14 months to go before Zimbabweans elect a president, members of parliament and local government representatives, the country is in full... →
Covid in South Africa: what to expect in the short and long term
20th May 2022 In light of the approaching winter months combined with the recent lifting of the national disaster act, South Africans have anxiously been... →
US debates bill to counter ‘malign’ Russian activities in Africa
20th May 2022 A United States (US) bill that would oblige Washington to punish African governments that abet Russian ‘malign’ activities on the continent is... →
Much still to do
20th May 2022 There is no question that Operation Vulindlela has done a good job in identifying the main obstacles to important structural reforms in key growth-... →
Recommendations
Unlocking the Social Economy Towards an inclusive and resilient society
25th May 2022 Over decades, social enterprises, cooperatives, and innovative, entrepreneurial non-profits have prioritized social and environmental values, and... →
Engaging Affected Stakeholders: Guidance for Board Members on Human Rights
25th May 2022 Companies face increasing scrutiny of their social and environmental performance from consumers, communities, workers, governments and investors.... →
Rethinking armed group control
25th May 2022 Prevailing understandings of control – which focus on territorial dividing lines and violent incident monitoring – miss important indicators of... →
The urgency of taxing the rich amid a surge in billionaire wealth and a global cost-of-living crisis
24th May 2022 Billionaire wealth has soared during the COVID-19 pandemic as companies in the food, pharma, energy, and tech sectors have cashed in. Meanwhile... →
Statements
Increased vigilance needed to keep SA’s children safe from online harm, says MTN
27th May 2022 As the world moves increasingly into the virtual world, children and remote workers are becoming more vulnerable to new forms of attacks and online... →
KwaZulu-Natal weekend rains boost dam levels
27th May 2022 The main water supply system in Kwa-Zulu Natal, Umgeni, remains above average at 103.7% from last week’s 100.9%. This is according to a weekly... →
Africa’s Recovery Remains Uneven; More Resources Are Needed - African Development Bank Reports
27th May 2022 With the support of the Bank’s rapid Covid-19 Response Facility, more than 300,000 small and medium enterprises received affordable finance An... →
Organisations offer alternative to agricultural plan
27th May 2022 Despite great excitement among government officials, agribusinesses, trade unions and the ANC about the agricultural master plan, it is getting... →
Press Offices
Third party cell captive conduct standard tabled in Parliament
18th May 2022 The long-awaited conduct standard, "Requirements relating to third party cell captive insurance business" (2022 Conduct Standard), together with... →
Netherlands now top ranked destination for professional South Africans
18th May 2022 Tax Consulting South Africa and Xpatweb, South Africa’s largest tax and international mobility practice respectively, returned this week from the... →
Businesses must protect assets in physical world before jumping into metaverses
18th May 2022 As businesses explore the vast possibilities of the metaverse, it is essential to also consider the very real risks posed by virtual worlds of this... →
Tough times - 3 key tips on how to compensate your employees better
17th May 2022 With the grim petrol price increase prediction of over R3,00 per litre for June 2022, employees are feeling the pinch where disposable cash is... →
