Headline News
Major UIF service points to extend operating hours, open on Saturdays in Sept
By: Schalk Burger 11th September 2024 Some Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) service points will be open on Saturdays and from 07:30 to 16:00 on weekdays to render services to clients... →
Parly committee says Salga must use its influence to turn around municipalities
By: Thabi Shomolekae 11th September 2024 While the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs says it appreciates the South African Local Government... →
S Africa to provide ICJ with evidence of genocide crimes in Palestine 
By: Creamer Media Reporter 11th September 2024 South Africa will head to the International Court of Justice in October to present evidence to prove that Israel is committing genocide in... →
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Opinions
James Matthews: the rebel writer who was South Africa’s voice of resistance
9th September 2024 World renowned South African poet James Matthews has died at 95. His was the last great voice of an era of writers who worked against South... →
Steve Biko, the South African liberation struggle hero who considered dishonour worse than death
9th September 2024 What happens when death becomes the ultimate marker of one’s commitment to one’s freedom? Jacob Dlamini explores this and other questions in his... →
The end of ISWAP’s ‘hearts and minds’ strategy?
9th September 2024 As the terrorist group’s relations with civilians deteriorate, governments should use the opportunity to rebuild trust with affected communities.... →
Meteorite strike in South Africa: scientists offer clues about what it is and where it came from
6th September 2024 On a Sunday morning in late August 2024 a nine-year-old girl named Eli-zé du Toit was sitting on her grandparents’ porch near a small town in South... →
Recommendations
Reducing the chilling effects of regulation and/or de-risking on humanitarian financing
5th September 2024 This outcome note is the second in a series of international dialogue on easing the financial access challenges faced by humanitarian actors. This... →
A fair share of climate finance? The collective aspects of the New Collective Quantified Goal
5th September 2024 2024 is a critical year for international climate finance. Set to be agreed at COP29, it is hoped the New Collective Quantified Goal will learn... →
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... →
Statements
Correctional Services on parole placement for Najwa Petersen
12th September 2024 The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confirms that Najwa Petersen appeared before the Correctional Supervision and Parole Board (CSPB) on... →
COGTA committee calls for legislative amendments to prevent initiation deaths
12th September 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) on Wednesday met with the Department of Traditional Affairs (DTA)... →
Human Settlements committee concerned with inadequacies within the emergency housing fund
12th September 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements is concerned by the lack of synergy between different spheres of government, which impacts negatively... →
IFP Thanks Nkandla Ward 4 Voters for Trusting the IFP
12th September 2024 The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) expresses its sincere gratitude to the voters of Nkandla Ward 4 for their continued trust in the IFP during the... →
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... →
