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Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback
By: Reuters 6th November 2024 Donald Trump was elected president, capping a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out of the White House and ushering in a new... →
Ramaphosa congratulates Trump on re-election, Mashaba stresses maintaining relations
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 7 hours ago President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday congratulated former US President Donald Trump on his re-election as the President, saying South Africa... →
South Africa closes main border with Mozambique as post-election protests escalate
By: Reuters 6th November 2024 South Africa has temporarily closed its main border crossing with Mozambique over safety concerns, its border authority said on Wednesday, as... →
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Mining must become more responsible and sustainable. Where hi-tech solutions fit in
31st October 2024 If you visit a commercial mining operation anywhere in the world today, some sights and sounds – workers descending in elevators to underground... →
The COP29 South African Youth Statement
31st October 2024 The COP29 South African Youth Statement highlights the voices of the youth from across the country who see the future of a cleaner, greener South... →
Basil February eulogy
31st October 2024 Basil February was born in Cape Town in 1943 and matriculated from Trafalgar High School in 1960 with five distinctions. Although his desire was... →
Brics+ could shape a new world order, but it lacks shared values and a unified identity
30th October 2024 The last two summits of Brics countries have raised questions about the coalition’s identity and purpose. This began to come into focus at the... →
Recommendations
The National Dialogue: Pathway to a People's Plan for South Africa
18th October 2024 A comprehensive national consultative dialogue (national dialogue) is being advanced as a suitable pathway to equitably and justly transform South... →
Powering trade: Fine-tuning trade policy for solar and wind energy value chains
17th October 2024 Renewable energy has the power to decouple our prosperity from the CO2 emissions that fuel global warming. Moreover, it has the potential to bring... →
City-level monitoring guidance for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases and injuries
17th October 2024 As a discipline, public health began in cities. But with rates of urbanization rapidly expanding around the world, many cities are also unwittingly... →
Helen Suzman Foundation Annual Report 2023
16th October 2024 We’ve had an enormously successful year of advancing HSF’s mission through public interest litigation, engagement with law and policy makers, and... →
Statements
Minister Blade Nzimande on passing of Professor Noel Chabani Manganyi
4th November 2024 The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande has expressed his shock and great sadness at the news of the passing... →
No imminent relief for Gauteng cancer patients as department ignores health interest groups
4th November 2024 The Democratic Alliance is concerned there is no imminent relief for cancer patients who need urgent radiation treatment despite Premier Panyaza... →
Anti-Corruption Bill introduced in Parliament
4th November 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) has introduced the Constitution Twenty-First Amendment Bill – also known as the “Anti-Corruption Bill” – to... →
Cybersecurity fraud and threats continue at SASSA
4th November 2024 The Democratic Alliance is deeply concerned by recent reports of an international hacker group by the name of N4aughtysecGroup, which has... →
Press Offices
Harnessing the future: How Sabinet’s digitisation service can transform your company’s data
28th October 2024 The arrival of widely accessible generative AI applications heralds not only disruption but opportunity across sectors, businesses and job types.... →
Understanding the Construction Industry: Building Africa One Brick at a Time
28th October 2024 The African construction industry is a pivotal driver of economic growth, facilitating infrastructure development, job creation, and overall... →
Section 22 – A Springboard into Business Rescue
28th October 2024 In August 2024, Statistics South Africa revealed that 1020 entities filed for liquidation in the first 8 months of 2024. In contrast, the Companies... →
Understanding your rights and obligations under the Cybercrimes Act: An integral aspect of businesses' data and information protection processes
24th October 2024 Businesses in South Africa are required to notify authorities of certain offences, although they are also empowered to rely on certain legislation... →