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SA, Mozambique partially re-open Lebombo border  

By: Sashnee Moodley     8th November 2024 The Lebombo port of entry between South Africa and Mozambique has been partially reopened as of 15:00 on Friday, to allow for the movement of... 

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South Africa concerned Trump election will impact climate talks 

By: Reuters     8th November 2024 South Africa is concerned by the impact Donald Trump's election as the next president of the United States may have on talks to tackle climate... 

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Nersa publishes Eskom’s proposed Retail Tariff Plan for public consultation

By: Tasneem Bulbulia     8th November 2024 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has published State-owned utility Eskom’s proposed Retail Tariff Plan for public... 

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TB in Africa: global report shows successes, but Nigeria and DRC remain important hotspots

1st November 2024 The World Health Organization’s 2024 Global Tuberculosis report reveals a sobering reality. Formidable challenges remain in the fight against the... 

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Can Tanzania bring East and Southern Africa together on east DRC?

1st November 2024 Tanzania’s geographical location and conflict mediation experience make it well placed to bridge the region’s various peace efforts. Tanzania is a... 

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50 fact-checking organisations in Africa sign pact on information integrity

1st November 2024 Fifty fact-checking organisations in Africa, with a presence in at least 30 countries, have signed a declaration to work together to tackle harmful... 

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Ongoing adaptation

1st November 2024 It is positive that the current framework used by government to procure new generation capacity from independent power producers (IPPs) is under... 

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UN framework convention on sovereign debt - Building a new debt architecture for economic justice

UN framework convention on sovereign debt - Building a new debt architecture for economic justice

22nd October 2024 Amidst a new global south debt crisis, the debt architecture reform agenda cannot wait any longer. The Fourth UN International Financing for... 

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The AfCFTA and the procurement of pharmaceuticals and vaccines

22nd October 2024 Access to affordable, essential medicines is crucial for public health, yet remains a significant challenge across Africa. High prices, driven by... 

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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

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... 

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President Ramaphosa to receive a courtesy call from his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales

5th November 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, 05 November 2024, receive a courtesy call from the Prince of Wales, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain... 

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ActionSA Joins Calls for State of Emergency as Spaza Shop Poisonings Claim Yet Another Innocent Child's Life

5th November 2024 ActionSA joins calls for President Ramaphosa to declare a State of Emergency following the tragic death of a 10-year-old girl in Alexandra, the... 

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Constitutional Court reserves judgement in the DA Abroad’s Citizenship Court Case

5th November 2024 The Constitutional Court today reserved judgement in the DA Abroad’s citizenship court case following a virtual hearing. This comes after a... 

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SAPS must take proactive measures to curb Western Cape mass shootings

5th November 2024 In another spate of mass killings, six people were shot dead and three others injured in less than 48 hours in Cape Town. This is the third mass... 

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Simplifying to save Gauteng's judicial system

By: Creamer Media Reporter      29th October 2024 South Africa's Constitution leaves no room for ambiguity: every person has the right to have any dispute that can be resolved by the application of... 

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The effects of the Communal Property Associations Amendment Act

29th October 2024 With the introduction of the Restitution of Land Rights Act 22 of 1994, which allowed both individuals and communities alike to claim rights to... 

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Celebrating excellence: Sabinet’s Influential Library Leader Awards at LIASA 2024

29th October 2024 Sabinet is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Influential Library Leader Awards, honouring two outstanding professionals in South... 

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Sars Tightens Grip on Crypto: Full Disclosure Now Critical

29th October 2024 The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued a clear warning to crypto asset holders and traders: compliance is the path of least... 

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