Headline News
An ACDP govt promises safety, respect and a return of the death penalty if elected 
By: Sashnee Moodley 19th April 2024 The African Christian Democracy Party is underscoring its commitment to a safer South Africa for citizens and investors, with an emphasis on... →
Risk sensitive South African rand weakens as geopolitical tensions bite
By: Reuters 19th April 2024 South Africa's rand weakened in volatile trading early on Friday, as reports of an Israeli attack on Iran sapped risk sentiment and sent currency... →
New approach needed to tackle Joburg water crisis – UDM
By: Sashnee Moodley 19th April 2024 The United Democratic Movement has called for significant investment in water infrastructure, the use of modern water management technologies and... →
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What happened to Nelson Mandela’s South Africa? A new podcast series marks 30 years of post-apartheid democracy
11th April 2024 When Nelson Mandela stood in front of the Union Buildings in Pretoria in May 1994 as South Africa’s first democratically elected president, my... →
South Africa is short of academic statisticians: why and what can be done
11th April 2024 Our world is awash with data. A 2019 article published by the World Economic Forum estimated that, by 2025, about 463 exabytes of data will be... →
As Kenyan president Ruto racks up the air miles, we fact-checked his talking points on taxes and education funding
11th April 2024 Kenyan president William Ruto has been visiting foreign capitals with a message to his compatriots abroad to invest at home. Ruto’s extensive... →
Cut VAT, trim the state and help the poor
11th April 2024 Few things undermine economic growth as profoundly as excessive taxation and ineffective government spending. This is a palpable reality in South... →
Recommendations
Supporting livelihoods in displacement: four recommendations for donors, policymakers and practitioners
12th April 2024 Ongoing efforts to find new and innovative ways to support the livelihoods of forcibly displaced persons (FDPs) – refugees, internally displaced... →
The livelihoods of forcibly displaced persons (FDPs): a global evidence review
12th April 2024 Displacement globally has been rising steadily for the past decade and shows no signs of slowing. By the end of June 2023, the United Nations... →
Enhancing multilateral development bank resilience and lending capacity: crisis management, recovery planning and improving loss-absorbing capacity
12th April 2024 If MDBs are to expand their balance sheet to meet the development challenges of the future, they need to consider not just how they ensure their... →
The lives and livelihoods of forcibly displaced people in Mogadishu, Somalia
12th April 2024 While the number of forcibly displaced persons globally has risen steadily over the past several decades, humanitarian funding has failed to grow... →
Statements
TikTok Reinforces Commitment to Platform Integrity with Key Initiatives Ahead of South Africa’s Democratic Elections
23rd April 2024 As South Africa prepares for its seventh democratic election set for 29 May, TikTok is announcing several initiatives with the local electoral... →
Deputy President Mashatile in the United Arab Emirates on a Working Visit
23rd April 2024 Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile is undertaking a Working Visit to Dubai and Abu-Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 22 - 25... →
More than R200 million in outstanding accruals at Chris Hani Baragwanath
23rd April 2024 In response to a parliamentary question, the DA can reveal that Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital amassed R210 711 151 in medical accruals... →
Special Investigating Unit warns public of scammers pretending to be Head of the SIU
23rd April 2024 The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) cautions the public about scammers pretending to be the Head of the SIU, Adv. Andy Mothibi, and members of the... →
Press Offices
New SARS rule targets the tax deductibility of your donations - 31 May 2024 deadline
10th April 2024 The tax law allows approved Public Benefit Organisations (PBO), who have also obtained an additional SARS approval, to issue tax deductible... →
How artificial intelligence is re-shaping international arbitration practice
10th April 2024 As the "great disruptor" of our time, artificial intelligence (AI), with its inherent ability to perceive, reason and solve problems, has enormous... →
Harmonising family offices with private equity for mutual growth
10th April 2024 In recent years, family offices have emerged as formidable players in the global financial landscape, managing substantial wealth on behalf of... →
South Africa now offers a remote Work Visa for foreigners
10th April 2024 The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) on 28 March 2024 Gazetted a set of Immigration Regulations which allowed foreigners to come work and stay in... →
