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SA, Mozambique partially re-open Lebombo border
By: Sashnee Moodley Updated 1 hour 39 minutes ago 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... →
South Africa concerned Trump election will impact climate talks
By: Reuters Updated 3 hours ago 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... →
Nersa publishes Eskom’s proposed Retail Tariff Plan for public consultation
By: Tasneem Bulbulia Updated 3 hours ago 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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South Africa’s fight against extreme poverty needs a new strategy - model shows how social grants could work
31st October 2024 South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth. Economic growth... →
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... →
Recommendations
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... →
ACTION SIX: Solve the SOE challenge
15th October 2024 A key reason for South Africa’s exceptionally low growth rates over the past decade and a half has been the ongoing operational and financial... →
Effective remedies in socio-economic rights litigation
15th October 2024 In many socio-economic rights cases, public interest organisations and affected persons struggle to compel the government to comply with the court... →
Statements
DA Leader Steenhuisen address to the Stop BELA Act march in Pretoria
5th November 2024 The following remarks were delivered by DA Federal Leader John Steenhuisen MP, at today’s mass march against the BELA Act in Pretoria. The DA has... →
Gauteng households continue to starve due to Lesufi’s empty promises and failure to support emerging farmers
5th November 2024 The recent quality of life survey released by the Gauteng City Region Observatory (GCRO) revealed that many Gauteng residents live on the... →
Gautrain Management Agency Scoops Most Innovative Knowledge Enterprise Award
5th November 2024 The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) has scooped the prestigious 2024 Most Innovative Knowledge Enterprise (MIKE) South Africa Gold Award. The... →
DA KZN notes ANC statement on GPU
4th November 2024 The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal has noted the media statement and comments by the ANC today, a partner in the Government of Provincial... →
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... →