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SA, Mozambique partially re-open Lebombo border
By: Sashnee Moodley 8th November 2024 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 8th November 2024 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 8th November 2024 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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When are African women athletes woman enough?
13th August 2024 The Paris Olympics were a reminder of how sports are the latest chapter in Eurocentric ideals that cruelly affect African women. The Paris Olympics... →
The challenge ahead: Fact-checking South Africa’s new lawmakers as parliament kicks off
13th August 2024 Following a historic election, president Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the opening of parliament address on 18 July 2024, marking the start of the... →
South Africa’s new arts minister can grow the industry – scholars outline what Gayton McKenzie’s 7 priorities should be
12th August 2024 South Africa’s Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has often been the focus of protests by the country’s artists. A string of ministers... →
Democracy crisis or state crisis in Africa?
12th August 2024 For democracy and multilateralism in Africa to prosper, the continent needs strong states with institutions that deliver. Africa’s myriad... →
Recommendations
Economic Justice: A Sustainable Development Goal Model – Our plan for South Africa to beat the past and build the future
6th May 2024 An economically just society is one in which economic opportunities are available to all, and people have the capabilities to make use of those... →
Global megatrends and the quest for poverty eradication
6th May 2024 Global megatrends such as income inequality, climate change, demographic shifts, technological progress, and urbanisation are shaping the future of... →
Scaling Clean Technology Offtakes: A Corporate Playbook for Net Zero
6th May 2024 Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and green hydrogen (GH2) are critical for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors, like aviation, energy and heavy... →
Energy Transition and Geopolitics: Are Critical Minerals the New Oil?
6th May 2024 The energy transition will cause big shifts in dependencies – away from oil and other fossil fuels, and towards a raft of critical minerals such as... →
Statements
DA to submit PAIA application to pressure Gauteng Social Development to release NPOs adjudication report
7th October 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng will submit a Promotion of Access to Information (PAIA) application for the Gauteng Department of Social... →
Mabuyane must come clean amid expanded SIU probe
7th October 2024 Premier Oscar Mabuyane must come clean about the details surrounding his research proposal to obtain a master's and PhD in Public Administration as... →
DA welcomes arrest in Councillor Nhlalayenza’s case
7th October 2024 The DA in KwaZulu-Natal welcomes the arrest of a 31-year-old man from Pietermaritzburg who was arrested on Friday, 04 October in connection with... →
ActionSA Welcomes IEC Response on Requested Investigation into Suspected Non-Disclosure of Donations
7th October 2024 ActionSA welcomes the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) encouraging response regarding our request for an investigation into the alleged... →
Press Offices
Cyber security is an organisational responsibility given the threats posed by AI
12th July 2024 While tools such as ChatGPT have caught the public imagination, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), a branch of AI, are now... →
Should a resignation be reduced to writing?
11th July 2024 A contract of employment can end at the employer’s instance, in the form of a dismissal, or by the employee in the form of a resignation. Although... →
New Remote Work Visa vs Section 11(2) Visitor's Visa – What you need to know
10th July 2024 A significant change introduced by the newly gazetted regulations on 20 May 2024, was the implementation of the Remote Work Visa in South Africa.... →
Whose Mandate Is It Anyway?
9th July 2024 Does an allegation that a representative lacked the necessary authority to settle a dispute render that settlement agreement null and void?... →