Headline News
27.7-million voters certified to make their mark on May 29, as IEC assures readiness 
By: Sashnee Moodley 4th April 2024 With 27.7-million people on the certified voters roll, South Africa has not seen such a level of voter registration since the establishment of the... →
DA urges IEC to take action on issues threatening to undermine election outcome
By: Sashnee Moodley 4th April 2024 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has urged the Independent Electoral Commission to be on alert during what he calls a watershed... →
Political parties welcome Mapisa-Nqakula's resignation, DA wants urgent election of new Speaker
By: Thabi Shomolekae 4th April 2024 Opposition parties have welcomed the resignation of National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, with the Democratic Alliance calling for the... →
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Opinions
Africa’s oceans could pay dearly for the Red Sea Crisis
2nd February 2024 The Red Sea crisis has become a pressing concern largely due to its disruption of global trade. However, it also has far-reaching environmental... →
Grid unlocked 
2nd February 2024 As the South African government seeks to re-establish some momentum behind the public procurement of new independent power producer (IPP)... →
African countries are struggling with high debt, demands to spend more and collapsing currencies: the policy fixes that could help
1st February 2024 Highly indebted African countries are facing stark trade-offs between servicing expensive debt, supporting high and growing development needs, and... →
Does Africa’s Peace and Security Council need stronger members?
31st January 2024 At the upcoming African Union (AU) summit from 15-19 February, 10 new countries will take their seats on the Peace and Security Council (PSC) for... →
Recommendations
Crisis-resilient development finance: The Least Developed Countries Report 2023
8th November 2023 The world is facing multiple crises of climate change, growing human conflicts, geoeconomic fragmentation and a cost-of-living crunch, all of which... →
Global tuberculosis report 2023
8th November 2023 The WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2023 provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the TB epidemic, and of progress in prevention,... →
World Security Report 2023
8th November 2023 “As the world’s leading security and facility services provider, we are proud to publish the first-ever World Security Report. Commissioned by... →
An analysis of trends and patterns of migration in Africa
7th November 2023 The New South Institute has recently released a report titled “An analysis of trends and patterns of migration in Africa,” authored by Research... →
Statements
Lethargic response to floods in the Free State unacceptable
8th April 2024 The floods as a result of heavy downpours of rain in the Free State have exposed the inability of the provincial government to launch coordinated... →
Oversight exposes Pretoria Courts' dysfunction
8th April 2024 DA Shadow Minister for Correctional Services, Janho Engelbrecht MP, and I conducted an oversight visit at Pretoria Magistrates’ and Pretoria High... →
Military bases' repair will cost taxpayers R8 billion
8th April 2024 As the South African taxpayer gets ready to spend nearly R2,5 billion per year on an SANDF foreign deployment to the eastern DRC, it has since... →
Minister Senzo Mchunu on Lower uMkhomazi Bulk Water Supply Scheme construction progress
8th April 2024 The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu has commended progress in the implementation of Lower uMkhomazi Water Scheme project which will... →
Press Offices
Are you a SARS Third-Party Appointment casualty? – here’s how you can reclaim your wealth in the War on Non-Compliance
11th January 2024 In a country where the tax authority, SARS, holds the power to issue third-party appointments, non-compliant taxpayers risk losing more than just... →
Sabinet Discover, your early warning system for liquor license applications
10th January 2024 The establishment of new businesses, particularly those involving liquor licenses, can have a significant impact on local communities. If you've... →
Navigating the Return: Key Considerations for Expatriates Heading Back to South Africa
9th January 2024 In the dynamic landscape of 2024, a growing number of South Africans who once left our local shores are now contemplating a return to their roots.... →
Understanding Contractual Mistakes
9th January 2024 In the realm of contractual law, instances of mistake or error can introduce complexities by causing dissension between contracting parties. This... →
