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Platinum-linked green hydrogen set to be world’s ‘new oil’, Forbes article highlights 
By: Martin Creamer 10th April 2024 There's no climate solution without hydrogen. It’s the missing piece of the clean energy puzzle, says a global CEO-led initiative that brings... →
Hydrogen economy, platinum group metals go together.
Court rules Zuma can run for Parliament in election
By: Bloomberg 9th April 2024 Former President Jacob Zuma won a court bid to overturn his disqualification from running for parliament in next month’s election on the newly... →
Motsoaledi rubbishes rumours of cancellation of Critical Skills Work Visa
By: Thabi Shomolekae 9th April 2024 Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi on Tuesday denied that his department has cancelled the Critical Skills Work Visa, emphasising its... →
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Global south: moving off the menu and to the table?
4th April 2024 The global south is a term that elicits much debate and discussion. Is it appropriate? Is it relevant? Is it offensive? These were questions a... →
El Niño disasters: governments know what’s coming, but are unprepared – what must change
3rd April 2024 Drought disasters in southern Africa are mainly attributed to a lack of preparedness, inadequate response and mitigation and poor risk reduction... →
South Africa’s laws aren’t geared to protecting against climate change: judges are trying to fill the gap
3rd April 2024 South Africa has plenty of environmental laws but none that specifically oblige government officials to consider the risks and impacts of climate... →
Fair, victim-centred trials are key to transitional justice in Ethiopia
3rd April 2024 The draft criminal procedure and evidence code must be approved to ensure the legitimacy of trials in the transitional justice process. Criminal... →
Recommendations
Make polluters pay: How to tax excessive ecological footprints
25th March 2024 Progressive environmental taxation is pivotal to making progress on the ecological transition, as well as on social and economic justice. In this... →
How likely are multilateral development banks to need callable capital? Implications for risk frameworks and lending capacity
25th March 2024 It is difficult to pinpoint exactly when an MDB might fail in a stress scenario and require callable capital because there are so many factors to... →
Social cohesion in displacement: when aid actors should step back
25th March 2024 This paper presents our policy analysis of the findings from a two-year research project exploring social cohesion between refugees and host... →
IFP 2024 Election Manifesto
22nd March 2024 In 2024, the need for a change of government is critical. For thirty years, the IFP has been a formidable opposition, holding Government to... →
Statements
Higher Education committee notes dissolution of NSFAS Board
12th April 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education notes the Minister of Higher Education’s intervention to dissolve the current National Student... →
City of Ekurhuleni back under control of corrupt ANC
12th April 2024 The ANC is back in control of the Ekurhuleni municipality ready to continue with their agenda of maladministration, service delivery failure, and... →
Members of the public can now directly petition the National Assembly
12th April 2024 In a landmark move, the National Assembly (NA) has adopted a transformative amendment to the House's Rules and Guidelines for Petitions. This... →
Human Settlements on launch of Townlands Social Housing Project in Marabastad
12th April 2024 Beneficiaries of 1200-unit Townlands Social Housing launched in Tshwane this week were urged to pay their rental timeously and help maintain the... →
Press Offices
Employers must learn to walk the Labour Law tightrope
2nd April 2024 Section 23(1) of the Constitution of South Africa provides that “Everyone has the right to fair labour practices.” This would mean that both... →
SARS Wheels Against Eskom Corruption Turning Slowly, but Days are Numbered
28th March 2024 Like all strategic movers, SARS has been biding its time in addressing corruption amidst South African SOEs, taking a few direct, or indirect shots... →
The Age of Technology and the Rise of Workplace Misconduct – How Should You Protect Your Business?
28th March 2024 Unfortunately, some employees may engage in acts of misconduct from time to time in the workplace. The figures related to the number of disputes... →
Understanding Court-Ordered Costs in South Africa: A Comprehensive Guide
By: Creamer Media Reporter 27th March 2024 In the realm of litigation, the issue of costs can often be as crucial as the outcome of the case itself. Understanding how costs are awarded by... →
