Headline News
Parly committee impressed by ‘seamless’ Home Affairs processes
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th October 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has praised the Department of Home Affairs for reducing the visa permit backlog, saying it is impressed by... →
Contract route saves gold project R300m, local tech takes tanks out of critical path 
By: Martin Creamer 7th October 2024 The contract route chosen to recover gold from the mine dumps of the West Rand’s Mogale City reduced the project cost by R300-million. In addition,... →
South Africa’s emissions to peak in 2024, reach decade low in 2030 – report
By: Darren Parker 7th October 2024 South Africa’s overall emissions will reach their peak this year and will be followed by a downward trend that will culminate in the lowest... →
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Opinions
Trophy hunting is decimating super tuskers on the Kenya-Tanzania border
4th October 2024 Despite an agreement between Kenya and Tanzania prohibiting borderland hunting, Tanzania has allowed the hunting of bull elephants to expand.... →
Fact-checking president Tinubu's claims about Nigeria's economic successes in his Independence Day speech
4th October 2024 On 1 October 2024, Nigeria’s president Bola Tinubu addressed the nation in a speech to mark the 64th anniversary of Nigeria's independence. The... →
Mix(ed) messages
4th October 2024 It’s time for South Africa to interrogate its policy of pursuing a so-called ‘energy mix’, which may sound reasonable, but which has become little... →
Sudan at war: the art of peace talks and why they often fail
3rd October 2024 High-level peace talks took place in August 2024 to negotiate a much-needed ceasefire in Sudan. Unfortunately, nothing tangible came out of the... →
Recommendations
Launch of the development of the National Circular Economy Roadmap of Ethiopia
2nd October 2024 Ethiopia, with a rapidly growing population of approximately 117 million people as of 2021, faces significant socio-economic and environmental... →
The Africa Circular Economy Facility: The enabler of the circular transition in Africa
2nd October 2024 Africa is considered the next frontier for global production given its abundant unexploited natural resources, especially in energy and... →
Renewable energy and jobs: Annual review 2024
1st October 2024 The 2024 edition of IRENA’s Renewable energy and jobs series discusses deployment and supply chain trends and highlights the comprehensive policy... →
Critical materials: Batteries for electric vehicles
1st October 2024 The global energy transition will require profound changes in our energy system. Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a key solution for... →
Statements
Will Maile investigates Pitso?
8th October 2024 The Chief of Staff in the office of the Gauteng MEC for Treasury and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, Mr Collin Pitso, was implicated in an... →
DA questions MMC, Joburg Water after prolonged outages
8th October 2024 For the past fives days and counting the residents that receive their water supply from the South Hills Water Tower, areas such as South Hills,... →
President Cyril Ramaphosa offers condolences in aftermath of DRC boat tragedy
8th October 2024 On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the Government and people of the... →
President Cyril Ramaphosa mourns killing of Eastern Cape community patrollers
8th October 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa is saddened by the killing of six community patrollers in Tina Falls/Godini near Qumbu in the Eastern Cape late on Sunday... →
Press Offices
Clarity on how multi-tier trust distributions of capital gains should be taxed
3rd October 2024 The Constitutional Court (CC) handed down judgement on The Thistle Trust v Commissioner for South African Revenue Service CCT 337/22 on 2 October... →
Appraisal Rights for Minority Shareholders in South Africa
3rd October 2024 Minority shareholders often face challenges, especially when the majority shareholders or company management make decisions that could adversely... →
Navigating Global Insolvency Proceedings: A Study of Mirror Trading International
2nd October 2024 In today’s increasingly globalised and internet-driven commercial landscape, the likelihood of legal proceedings crossing borders, and attracting... →
Preserving Shareholder Power: The Role of Pre-Emptive Rights Under South Africa's Companies Act 71 of 2008
2nd October 2024 In corporate governance, the protection of shareholder rights is fundamental. Among the legal mechanisms that safeguard these rights, pre-emptive... →
