Headline News
Wits’ Themba Maseko doubts embattled Justice Minister will ensure whistleblower protection 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th September 2024 University of the Witwatersrand School of Governance head and whistleblower Themba Maseko said he is not confident that newly appointed Minister of... →
Police Minister Mchunu will explore new tech in China to improve Saps’ capacity
By: Sashnee Moodley 6th September 2024 In his quest to ensure public safety in South Africa and to strength cooperation in tackling transnational crime and cybercrime, Police Minister... →
Macpherson signs two declarations of intent with Chinese groups
By: Irma Venter 6th September 2024 Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson concluded his visit to China this week by signing two declarations of intent with the... →
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Opinions
China’s investments in Africa aren’t working as well as they should for cities: this needs to change
4th September 2024 Over the past two decades African leaders have become increasingly drawn to Chinese financing and investment. These investments are made rapidly... →
Two Western Cape towns bridge the poverty and race divide
4th September 2024 The people of Hoekwil and Touwsranten recognised their shared desire for safety, and in 2021 they tried something different. Many people are deeply... →
Evaluating the achievements and problems since the establishment of the GNU – Part Two
4th September 2024 The reason why it was possible to create the Government of National Unity (GNU) and why it has an element of stability is that the two major... →
Evaluating what is new, positive and negative about the GNU – Part One
3rd September 2024 Can the new South Africa be reborn? By this I do not mean some romantic notion whereby we return to all that was good in 1994, minus Madiba. I mean... →
Recommendations
Team SA Insider
4th September 2024 There were two African records in the pool but no medals for Team SA on Tuesday at the 2024 Paralympics. They remain on two medals heading into... →
Air Transport in Africa: ways to promote a catching-up
3rd September 2024 This study is a useful input to understand the status of air transport liberalization in Africa as it provides an overview of air transport... →
Policy Blueprint to Fast-Track Healthtech Innovations in Public Health in Africa
3rd September 2024 Health technology (or healthtech as used in this document) is a broad term that includes the application of technology to health care to prevent,... →
Health financing progress matrix assessment, Zambia 2024
30th August 2024 This report summarises the findings of the Health Financing Progress Matrix assessment for Zambia. Recognizing the remarkable progress towards UHC... →
Statements
The DA will conduct strict oversight to ensure the accuracy of the next Census
9th September 2024 During a Portfolio Committee meeting on Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation on Friday, Statistician-General Dr. Risenga Maluleke presented a... →
DA calls for transparency and intervention in the smart driving license tender
9th September 2024 The DA urgently calls on the Portfolio Committee on Transport to seek a detailed explanation from Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) regarding... →
Police Minister must enhance learner safety in schools
9th September 2024 The DA will submit a parliamentary question to the Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu MP, regarding what steps his Department has taken to enhance... →
POPCRU note the swift action by the police to uproot corruption
9th September 2024 The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) welcome the efforts of the National Traffic Anti-Corruption Unit (NTACU) and South African... →
Press Offices
SARS Intensifies Focus on Crypto Traders
4th September 2024 SARS is increasing its scrutiny of crypto traders by issuing tax notices and clarifying exchange control regulations. Traders must immediately... →
FIDIC Green Book II - A recommended template for small to medium projects in the SA construction industry
4th September 2024 Having been involved in a number of contract negotiations relating to small to medium sized projects in the private sector, we have become aware of... →
South African Expats: How Will SARS Find You?
3rd September 2024 Since the controversial amendment to Section 10(1)(o)(ii), known as the ‘Expatriate Exemption,’ took effect on 1 March 2020, a pressing question... →
Bowmans Durban on a growth path with new M&A partner
2nd September 2024 Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans continues to expand its presence and capabilities as a top-tier legal services provider, this time in Durban... →
