Headline News
GDP contracts by 0.3% in the third quarter
By: Creamer Media Reporter 3rd December 2024 South Africa’s GDP decreased by 0.3% in the third quarter, following an increase of 0.3% in the second quarter. The agriculture, forestry and... →
SA will use G20 to focus on low-income countries – Ramaphosa 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd December 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday expressed confidence in South Africa’s ability to present “the most impressive G20”, stating that under the... →
Parliamentary committee concerned about impact of tensions with US
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd December 2024 The Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade expressed concerns that with the response from the Brazil, Russia, India, China, South... →
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Opinions
Travelling by minibus taxi in South Africa: literature highlights the perils of Black life in a racially unequal society
28th November 2024 Minibus taxis are ubiquitous in South Africa. Far from being simply the most common form of transport, however, minibus taxis signal how precarity... →
Benin must stay one step ahead of violent extremists using IEDs
28th November 2024 Attacks using improvised explosive devices are among the deadliest. They require flexible responses that match terror groups’ changing tactics.... →
Africa’s foreign policy must focus on continental needs
28th November 2024 Rather than seeking common African positions, prioritising Africa’s development and peace can provide a foundation for meaningful global influence.... →
Dangerous pesticides are a problem in South Africa – pests and poor controls are to blame
27th November 2024 South Africa’s townships – urban areas created for black people under apartheid – have long experienced problems with massive pest infestations and... →
Recommendations
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... →
ACTION SEVEN: Rethink growth, jobs and the DTIC
20th November 2024 ACTION SEVEN: Rethink growth, jobs and the DTIC is the latest report in the CDE series AGENDA 2024: Priorities for South Africa’s new government.... →
The First South African National Gender-Based Violence Study, 2022
18th November 2024 This pivotal study provides insights into GBV prevalence, risk factors, and impacts across South Africa, forming a foundation for targeted... →
A Quality Infrastructure Roadmap for green hydrogen
18th November 2024 This report, supported by the National Metrology Institute of Germany (PTB) and Germany’s Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development... →
Statements
President Ramaphosa affirms the role of multiparty process on the BELA Act
2nd December 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the settlement agreement between the Minister of Basic Education and the Solidarity union on the Basic... →
South African Communist Party Central Committee statement
2nd December 2024 As we hold this press briefing on the key outcomes of our Central Committee Plenary, held from Friday 29 November to Sunday, 1 December 2024, our... →
Happening in Parliament this week
2nd December 2024 Questions to the Deputy President and Governance Cluster Ministers, debates on the medium-term budget policy statement (MTBPS) and World AIDS Day,... →
DA reveals that service providers assisting Departments of Health file fraudulent medico-legal claims
2nd December 2024 The DA welcomes the Legal Practice Council’s (LPC) investigation into the legal firm that brokered a deal which saw an 11-year-old boy allegedly... →
Press Offices
Privacy and Data Protection: Safeguarding Your Constitutional Right in the Digital Age
28th November 2024 In today's interconnected world, where digital platforms dominate communication, commerce, and social interaction, privacy and data protection have... →
Legal Strategies for Succession Planning – Blending Family and Business
28th November 2024 When a company shareholder passes away, several questions arise regarding the fate of their shares. Since shares represent ownership and can... →
Data Privacy Compliance in Collaboration Agreements: Navigating the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
27th November 2024 In an increasingly digital age, businesses and creators are leveraging collaborations to broaden their reach and enhance customer engagement.... →
ESG trends in the retail sector
27th November 2024 As consumers become more discerning, environmental sustainability, social engagement and good governance will continue to demand the attention of... →
