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South Africa’s emissions to peak in 2024, reach decade low in 2030 – report
By: Darren Parker 7th October 2024 South Africa’s overall emissions will reach their peak this year and will be followed by a downward trend that will culminate in the lowest... →
Three accused in 'Farmgate' Ramaphosa break-in appear in South African court
By: Reuters 7th October 2024 Three suspects appeared in a South African court on Monday accused of stealing millions of dollars worth of cash from President Cyril Ramaphosa's... →
Debt burden threatens poor countries' development goals, UN official says
By: Reuters 7th October 2024 The world's poorest countries are having to prioritize debt service over investments, United Nations Development Programme administrator Achim... →
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Why pay tax? African study finds trust in government is key
2nd October 2024 Taxes are important. They’re a primary way in which governments fund essential services like healthcare, education, infrastructure and social... →
UN security council needs major changes – permanent seats for African countries is just one
2nd October 2024 Recently, the US ambassador to the United Nations announced America’s support for the creation of two new permanent UN security council seats for... →
Guinea-Bissau must restore institutional legitimacy for credible elections
2nd October 2024 Achieving some consensus on the functionality and legitimacy of electoral institutions is key to promoting political stability. New members of the... →
Calls to restructure Nigeria’s federal system are missing the point: the country needs good governance, not reform
1st October 2024 In Nigeria, a range of voices have called for the review of the federal system of government. They include former president Olusegun Obasanjo; an... →
Recommendations
Chief Economists Outlook: September 2024
26th September 2024 The September 2024 Chief Economists Outlook explores key trends in the global economy, including the latest outlook for growth, inflation, monetary... →
Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2023
26th September 2024 In 2023, the global weighted average levelised cost of electricity (LCOE) from newly commissioned utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV), onshore... →
Smart electrification of end-use sectors: Benefits for distribution grids
26th September 2024 In order to achieve the collective goal to secure a carbon-neutral future, the global energy transition focuses not only on how energy is produced... →
ACTION FIVE: Energise the NPA
26th September 2024 The country needs a clearer picture of what is holding the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) back. The President should as a matter of urgency... →
Statements
DA questions MMC, Joburg Water after prolonged outages
8th October 2024 For the past fives days and counting the residents that receive their water supply from the South Hills Water Tower, areas such as South Hills,... →
President Cyril Ramaphosa offers condolences in aftermath of DRC boat tragedy
8th October 2024 On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the Government and people of the... →
President Cyril Ramaphosa mourns killing of Eastern Cape community patrollers
8th October 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa is saddened by the killing of six community patrollers in Tina Falls/Godini near Qumbu in the Eastern Cape late on Sunday... →
Police Minister Dodges Critical Questions on the True Cost of VIP Protection
8th October 2024 ActionSA rejects the Minister of Police's refusal to answer critical questions about the true cost of VIP protection for South Africa’s bloated... →
Press Offices
Sars concretize the criminality of tax con-Compliance
25th September 2024 Demonstrating the strong stance on criminalising tax non-compliance, Sars and the IDAC have joined forces to combat financial crimes, including tax... →
Timing is everything for SA expatriates when it comes to two-pot system withdrawals
25th September 2024 South African expatriates considering an early withdrawal from their retirement savings in South Africa now that the new Two-Pot Retirement system... →
The burden of dealing with bullying in the workplace
19th September 2024 It has been over two years since the Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace (Code) took effect. The... →
Business Rescue: A tool for the realignment of capital resources in a distressed environment
19th September 2024 In September 2024, corporate restructuring and business rescue remains an active area of practice. The market is seeing financial distress at the... →
