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Whistleblowing support systems must be implemented to drive improved culture, summit hears
By: Thabi Shomolekae 5th September 2024 To see improvements in whistleblowing, global law firm Eversheds Sutherland SA partner Kyle Lamb highlighted that structures and support systems... →
Senegal’s President expected to call snap Parliamentary vote
By: Bloomberg 5th September 2024 Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is expected to call fresh parliamentary elections in a bid to secure a majority and push through reforms... →
Climate change costs Africa up to 5% of GDP, UN climate head says
By: Reuters 5th September 2024 The impact of global warming is costing African nations up to 5% of their economic output, the United Nations climate chief said on Thursday,... →
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Opinions
Why the African Union should weigh in on the Gaza crisis
10th July 2024 Unlike its ambiguous response to the Russia-Ukraine war, the AU’s position on the destruction of Gaza has been clear. Although not an African... →
Southern Africa is seen as a leader in wildlife conservation, but its market-driven approach is deeply flawed
9th July 2024 Southern Africa’s wildlife economy is often hailed as a successful model. The idea behind this model is that biodiversity and wildlife are used as... →
Is Cape Town’s drop in business robbery a cause for concern?
9th July 2024 A fall in business robberies over the past decade could indicate rising levels of extortion and organised crime. South Africa is a country plagued... →
South Africa’s healthcare system: eight steps that would get it on the right track
8th July 2024 South Africa’s healthcare system suffers from widespread problems in its governance. A number of indicators point to this dysfunction. These... →
Recommendations
AI for Impact: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Social Innovation
16th April 2024 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing every facet of business and life, thanks to the accelerated development of generative AI, which has... →
Global Shapers Community Impact Report 2022-2023
16th April 2024 The Global Shapers Community, with over 10,500 inspiring young people in 500 city-based hubs across 150 countries and territories, has... →
Investigating Global Aquatic Food Loss and Waste
16th April 2024 Despite the critical role aquatic food systems play in nutrition and food security worldwide, these value chains encounter significant loss and... →
International co-operation to accelerate green hydrogen deployment
16th April 2024 This report from IRENA's Collaborative Framework on Green Hydrogen assesses progress in green hydrogen deployment. The report gauges the success... →
Statements
Signing of BELA comes down to “school capture”, says Cape Forum
12th September 2024 Cape Forum calls on coloured communities to not view the impending signing of the draconian Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (BELA) as a matter... →
BELA is a clear red line,’ Ramaphosa and GNU hear
12th September 2024 Solidarity’s major challenge against the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (BELA) will continue in court if this amendment bill is signed into... →
Another damning Auditor-General report on Gauteng Health
12th September 2024 As in previous years, the Auditor-General (AG) has issued a scathing report on the Gauteng Health Department for the 2023/24 financial year. This... →
DA celebrates sweeping victories in by-elections across the country
12th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) is delighted to announce a resounding success in the by-elections held yesterday, contesting 17 wards across the... →
Press Offices
South Africa: Disposal of “land-rich” shares by non-residents and capital gains tax
12th June 2024 A decision by the Zurich Tax Appeals Court in Switzerland on the capital gains tax consequences in respect of the disposal of "land-rich" shares... →
Johannesburg High Court Backlog: ADR as a solution
12th June 2024 A recent notice issued in the Johannesburg High Court by Deputy Judge President Roland Sutherland on 4 June 2024, indicated wait times for civil... →
ConCourt confirms Coca-Cola’s retrenchments were for operational requirements
11th June 2024 In Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (Pty) Ltd v Competition Commission & Food and Allied Workers Union, the Constitutional Court considered whether... →
Additional Public Holiday on 17 June 2024
10th June 2024 This year 16 June (Youth Day) falls on a Sunday. Therefore Monday, 17 June, is also a public holiday. So, what must employees be paid? The Court... →
