Headline News
DA calls for swift investigation of suspended Sassa CEO, who is on full pay 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 5th December 2024 The Democratic Alliance on Thursday said the investigation into South African Social Security Agency CEO Busisiwe Memela-Khambula must be rapid,... →
Presidency clarifies visa application process for Nigerian nationals
By: Thabi Shomolekae 5th December 2024 The Presidency has clarified a misunderstanding from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s opening remarks at the South Africa-Nigeria Bi-National Commission... →
South Africa's current account deficit broadly unchanged in Q3
By: Reuters 5th December 2024 South Africa's current account deficit was broadly unchanged from the second to the third quarter of this year, staying at 1.0% of gross domestic... →
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Opinions
Introducing the all new Chapter Nine Anti-Corruption Commission - Ch9ACC
2nd December 2024 Accountability Now has welcomed the introduction of the bill the presages the setting up of a new Chapter Nine Anti-Corruption Commission. The... →
FUL November Newsletter – Major events relating to the judiciary and the rule of law
29th November 2024 This briefing note seeks to provide a short overview of significant events in the preceding month, relating to Freedom Under Law’s work on the... →
A Closer Look at South Africa’s Approach to Climate Change and the G20
29th November 2024 Both COP28 and the G20 committed to triple renewables but where is the money going to come from? Climate change is particularly important for South... →
State surveillance: Kenyans have a right to privacy – does the government respect it?
29th November 2024 The Kenyan government is using technology to improve governance, service delivery and national security. The progress, while welcome, has brought... →
Recommendations
Leveraging Generative AI for Job Augmentation and Workforce Productivity: Scenarios, Case Studies, and a Framework for Action
25th November 2024 Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) could significantly boost productivity while reshaping many jobs. By aligning strategic goals with the... →
Shared Commitments in a Blended Reality: Advancing Governance in the Future Internet
21st November 2024 Regardless of the name given to the next major evolution of the internet, the future will see users deeply engaged with a network of converging and... →
Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship: Annual Report 2023-24
21st November 2024 In partnership with the World Economic Forum, the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship is the foremost global community of pioneering... →
Climate Finance for Sustainable School Feeding: Exploring the Options
21st November 2024 This report, developed for the Sustainable Financing Initiative (SFI) of the School Meals Coalition, explores if and how climate finance could... →
Statements
EC Speaker must launch probe into Eastern Cape Legislature systemic corruption allegations
4th December 2024 Eastern Cape Legislature Speaker Helen Sauls-August must take immediate and decisive action after damning prima facie evidence submitted by a... →
Social Services committee welcomes suspension of SASSA CEO
4th December 2024 The Select Committee on Social Services acknowledges the recent announcement made by the Minister of Social Development, Ms Nokuzola Tolashe,... →
NC Health HOD must be fired, after Court dismisses appeal
4th December 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes Friday’s ruling by the Kimberley High Court dismissing the appeal of Dr Dion Theys, Northern Cape HOD of... →
President redeploys corruption accused Simelane
4th December 2024 The President's decision to remove Thembi Simelane as Minister of Justice and redeploy her to Minister of Human Settlements is short-sighted and... →
Press Offices
Don’t slip on the job grading tightrope
2nd December 2024 The law does not say that, in every case, all incumbents in all jobs of the same value must receive exactly the same pay. The law recognises that... →
South Africa: Cross-border employment arrangements – who has jurisdiction?
2nd December 2024 Cross-border employment arrangements are commonplace as human mobility, technology and globalisation have become more fluid. These engagements can... →
Legal Obligations Under the Employment Equity Act: Developing Effective Employment Equity Plans
29th November 2024 The Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA) serves as a legislative tool aimed at promoting equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment.... →
New direct marketing requirements under the Consumer Protection Act
29th November 2024 The Department of Trade and Industry has proposed new direct marketing requirements under the Consumer Protection Act. These amendments will... →
