Headline News
Cost of vaccine 'ridiculously low' compared to damage of lockdowns – Israeli official tells SA
By: News24Wire 15th January 2021 The head of international relations in the Israeli Ministry of Health Dr Asher Salmon has said the cost of the Covid-19 vaccine is "ridiculously... →
Uganda: Vote count under way after hotly contested election
By: Reuters 15th January 2021 Ugandans have voted under heavy security and an internet blackout in an election pitting veteran leader Yoweri Museveni against a former popstar... →
AfCFTA to aid Africa’s recovery from Covid, but full-scale implementation to be challenging
By: Nadine James 15th January 2021 The advent of duty-free trade within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has come at a “critical time for the global economy” and will... →
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Opinions
Is the ‘Silk Road’ unravelling?
8th January 2021 Chinese President Xi Jinping’s gigantic signature project, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is showing symptoms of stalling. Warning bells are... →
Was it a coup? No, but siege on US Capitol was the election violence of a fragile democracy
7th January 2021 Did the United States just have a coup attempt? Supporters of President Donald Trump, following his encouragement, stormed the U.S. Capitol... →
The reality of the AU’s response to crises
7th January 2021 The African Union Peace and Security Council’s (PSC) response to emerging crises in 2020 was marginal. This is primarily because the AU’s ability... →
Leadership in question part 5: In a pandemic openness and compassion must be part of democratic leadership
6th January 2021 In a period of considerable danger, presented by the Covid-19 pandemic, it is essential that leadership enjoys public confidence. Regrettably, the... →
Recommendations
The humanitarian impact of combined conflict, climate and environmental risks
4th January 2021 The intersection of conflict, climate change and environmental risk has been the subject of academic research for more than two decades. It has... →
Ethics by Design: An organizational approach to responsible use of technology
11th December 2020 Ethics by Design: An organizational approach to the responsible use of technology integrates key insights from psychology and behavioural economics... →
Bridging the Governance Gap: Dispute resolution for blockchain-based transactions
11th December 2020 Blockchain is a team sport – collaboration is needed to truly unleash the full potential and value of this technology. After a few years of proofs... →
Bridging the Governance Gap: Interoperability for blockchain and legacy systems
11th December 2020 In the last decade, blockchain and distributed ledger technologies (DLT) have generated tremendous interest and activity from developers,... →
Statements
IFP calls for caution around unproven Covid-19 "cures"
18th January 2021 The IFP wants to categorically state that it is not against the use of any existing medication or new vaccines that could cure Covid-19 and save... →
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu and The Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation support Covid-19 vaccination
18th January 2021 Governments are seeking to break the chain of Covid-19 transmission presently wreaking havoc worldwide through vaccination rollout strategies and... →
Unlawful arrests of citizens for not wearing masks will not be tolerated
18th January 2021 The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Limpopo is appalled by the raids conducted in the Waterberg region, specifically in Modimolle, by SAPS and the... →
Ministry and Department of Employment and Labour passes its condolences to the Nzimande family
18th January 2021 It is with great sadness that the Minister of Employment and Labour and the Department learns about the passing of Dr Welcome “Bhodloza” Nzimande.... →
Press Offices
SARS is aware of your offshore assets
6th January 2021 The days where SARS shuts its eyes to taxpayers’ offshore holdings are thing of the past. SARS is finally utilising the Automatic Exchange of... →
Ensure that you have good reason when disputing rescission decisions
4th January 2021 The Labour Relations Act (LRA) does not allow any party to appeal against an arbitration award. However, such awards can be overturned via a Labour... →
Resignation with immediate effect meaningless when disciplinary hearing occurs in the notice period
17th December 2020 n a recent judgment*, the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) had to once again deal with the interplay between resignation with immediate effect and... →
Retrenchment payouts in the Covid-19 context
By: Creamer Media Reporter 15th December 2020 The long-term effects of Covid-19 on businesses have become clearer. Short-term interventions, such as taking annual leave, temporary lay-off,... →
