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Ramaphosa says investors still value South African economy 
By: Thabi Madiba 29th August 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Tuesday that despite difficult global conditions, investors continue to see value in the South African economy... →
Ramaphosa calls on Zim parties to sustain peace amid election dispute
By: Thabi Madiba 29th August 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the Zimbabwean government for holding “harmonised elections”, however, he is calling on all parties to... →
Onetime Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse resigns as CoJ cllr, remains with DA
By: Sane Dhlamini 29th August 2023 After seven years in mainstream politics, former Johannesburg mayor Dr Mpho Phalatse has resigned as a councillor of the City of Johannesburg with... →
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Opinions
Sudan’s crisis could delay South Sudan’s already slow transition
10th July 2023 The war that erupted in April between elements of Sudan’s security apparatus could hamper its neighbour South Sudan’s already sluggish peace... →
Macron’s financing summit provides more momentum than money
10th July 2023 The New Global Financing Pact summit, which French President Emmanuel Macron convened in Paris last month, was certainly ambitious. ‘We are clear... →
Countries prosper when cities work – we must fix ours, especially the powerhouse, Joburg
10th July 2023 The most crucial step towards fixing our cities is better governance. The consequences of corrupt and dysfunctional government are evident... →
MINUSMA leaves Mali: will regional leaders step up on security?
7th July 2023 On 30 June the United Nations (UN) Security Council voted unanimously to end the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali... →
Recommendations
Guidelines for Improving Blockchain’s Environmental, Social and Economic Impact
14th April 2023 The world’s energy system is in dire crisis, and developing the capacity to deliver net zero over the next decade may be the most important... →
Africa’s Resource Future: Harnessing Natural Resources for Economic Transformation during the Low-Carbon Transition
12th April 2023 This book examines the role for natural resource wealth in driving Africa’s economic transformation and the implications of the low-carbon... →
Altered Destinies: The Long-Term Effects of Rising Prices and Food Insecurity in the Middle East and North Africa
12th April 2023 Growth is forecasted to slow down for the Middle East and North Africa region. The war in Ukraine in 2022 exacerbated inflationary pressures as the... →
Europe and Central Asia Economic Update, Spring 2023: Weak Growth, High Inflation, and a Cost-of-Living Crisis
12th April 2023 Economic growth slowed sharply last year in Europe and Central Asia, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a surge in inflation, and the sharp... →
Statements
7 Years Later and Still no Water for Giyani, Lies and Broken Promises from Mnchunu & Ramaphosa
19th September 2023 ActionSA is disappointed to learn that despite claims of completion of the Giyani Water Project by the Department of Water and Sanitation, none of... →
SASSA non-payment: DA lays complaint with SAHRC. Who will look after the most vulnerable?
19th September 2023 In a step towards addressing the persistent crisis surrounding the disbursement of SASSA grants, the DA has lodged a formal complaint with the... →
State Abuse of Grant Recipients Must Stop
19th September 2023 The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), as the Official Opposition in the KZN Legislature, notes the assault on the dignity of grant recipients by the... →
ActionSA In Court Seeking to Intervene in My Vote Counts Case on Party Funding
19th September 2023 Today, ActionSA’s legal team will appear before the Western Cape High Court seeking to intervene, as a respondent, in the My Vote Counts... →
Press Offices
Shades of Grey: Sars Clearances and Greylisting
30th June 2023 The greylisting of South Africa by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), due to concerns about the country's anti-money laundering efforts, has... →
The Significance of Mediation
30th June 2023 Mediation has emerged as a popular alternative dispute resolution mechanism worldwide, and its importance cannot be overstated. As an efficient and... →
Evolving Landscape: Technology Law Developments in South Africa
30th June 2023 As technology continues to advance rapidly, governments worldwide are grappling with the need to regulate various aspects of the digital realm.... →
Baker McKenzie celebrates winning students from Children's Rights Moot Court Competition
29th June 2023 Global law firm Baker McKenzie has announced that the student team from the University of Pretoria in South Africa won the Children's Rights Moot... →
