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SAHRC notes Mkhwebane’s ‘judicial criticisms’ 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 7th October 2024 The South African Human Rights Commission reminded citizens that while the judiciary is not above criticism, this should be done within the ambit... →
Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane
Nigeria reports 359 cholera deaths in first nine months of year
By: Reuters 7th October 2024 More than 350 people have died from cholera in Nigeria in the first nine months of this year, a 239% jump from the same period last year, data from... →
Tunisia's Saied moves toward landslide win in election
By: Reuters 7th October 2024 Supporters of current Tunisian President Kais Saied began celebrations in the capital on Sunday night after an exit poll broadcast on state... →
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Opinions
Saïed drives the last nail in the coffin of Tunisian democracy
3rd October 2024 To ensure he wins Sunday’s election, Tunisia’s president has effectively eliminated his opponents before the first vote is cast. Undeterred by... →
Dissolving dysfunctional metros to hold fresh elections not the solution to local govt challenges
3rd October 2024 Not so long ago, there has been some arguments in the public discourse about what to do with dysfunctional municipalities. This dysfunctionality is... →
Letter to Mahlamba Ndlopfu: End Spiritual Abuse and GBV
3rd October 2024 Ah, Chief Dwasaho! Cilliers Brink has gone over the brink just like that. The capital city (Pretoria) is without a mayor, thanks to NoActionsSA.... →
Why pay tax? African study finds trust in government is key
2nd October 2024 Taxes are important. They’re a primary way in which governments fund essential services like healthcare, education, infrastructure and social... →
Recommendations
Development banks and energy planning: Attracting private investment for the energy transition; the Brazilian case
1st October 2024 According to the World energy transitions outlook 2023, USD 150 trillion is required to finance an energy transition compatible with the 1.5°C... →
A just and inclusive energy transition in emerging markets and developing economies: Energy planning, financing, sustainable fuels and social dimensions
1st October 2024 Accelerating the energy transition in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) is a critical step in limiting global temperature increase... →
The International Economic Implications of a Second Trump Presidency
27th September 2024 The paper explores policies promoted by former president and now candidate Donald Trump that would potentially affect the global economy. We focus... →
Accelerating the Global Transition to a Bio-based Economy: The Strategic Role of Policy
26th September 2024 The bioeconomy offers solutions to the most pressing challenges facing humanity, and effective policies have propelled groundbreaking technologies... →
Statements
Police Minister Dodges Critical Questions on the True Cost of VIP Protection
8th October 2024 ActionSA rejects the Minister of Police's refusal to answer critical questions about the true cost of VIP protection for South Africa’s bloated... →
DA’s relentless fight secures John Hlophe’s resignation from JSC
8th October 2024 The resignation of John Hlophe today is the result of the Democratic Alliance's (DA) and civil society's relentless pursuit of justice and... →
DA fights for free and fair elections at UCT
8th October 2024 The DA in the Western Cape welcomes the findings against members of the EFF Student Command at the University of Cape Town for deliberately... →
Statement in support of the COSATU-led national strike
7th October 2024 The South African Communist Party (SACP) stands in full, militant solidarity with the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and all... →
Press Offices
Understanding Crowdfunding
1st October 2024 Crowdfunding has emerged as a popular method for individuals and businesses to raise funds for various causes, projects, or ventures. Each type of... →
When retrenchment gets personal – the risk of subjectivity in selection criteria
30th September 2024 On 29 August 2024, the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) delivered its judgment in an appeal by Umicore Catalyst South Africa (Pty) Ltd (Umicore) against a... →
Delaying the charging of employees can rock the labour law tightrope
30th September 2024 Too many employers make the mistake of unnecessarily delaying the charging of employees for misconduct. Failing to discipline employees timeously... →
Norton Rose Fulbright SA secures High Court interdict barring Dr. John Hlophe from Judicial Services Commission
30th September 2024 Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa, representing Corruption Watch, has successfully secured a significant High Court interdict barring Dr. John... →
