Headline News
Matric results: Concerns over high absenteeism rate, persistent copying in KZN, Mpumalanga 
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 2 hours ago Education standards quality assurance council Umalusi is pleased that while there were no detected cases of paper leakages, or other irregularities... →
Govt to scale up tourism promotion strategies to restore inbound tourism figures – Ramaphosa
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 6 hours ago President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that government will use the upcoming G20 summit to profile and actively promote South Africa as a tourism... →
Eskom’s hard-won recovery tested by cities owing billions
By: Bloomberg Updated 6 hours ago A turnaround in the finances of South Africa’s Eskom Holdings has won praise from investors but they are keeping their eyes on one issue — the... →
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Mozambique’s deadly protests: how the country got here
6th December 2024 The protests that followed Mozambique’s contested October elections have been the most protracted and deadliest since multiparty democracy in 1990.... →
Ghana heads to the polls: why the economy is the biggest issue for many voters
6th December 2024 The outcome and aftermath of Ghana’s 2024 elections will be a key test whether the West African nation can find a balance between the dual... →
Kenya strives to strike a balance on muguka
6th December 2024 Amid growing concerns, Kenya needs evidence-based regulations to balance public health and economic interests. In May this year, Mombasa County... →
Time to make IRP updating routine
6th December 2024 After the false start of January when the draft Integrated Resource Plan 2023 (IRP2023) was released to much criticism and even incredulity, an... →
Recommendations
Global cooperation in science, technology and innovation for development
26th November 2024 The growing complexity and rapid evolution of new technologies underscore the need for global collaboration in Science, Technology, and Innovation... →
Trading with Intelligence: How AI Shapes and is Shaped by International Trade
26th November 2024 The report, entitled “Trading with Intelligence: How AI Shapes and is Shaped by International Trade”, discusses how AI can reduce trade costs,... →
“Unchecked Injustice” – Kenya’s Suppression of the 2023 Anti-Government Protests
26th November 2024 On March 30, 2023, Joyce Kemunto, a 39-year-old resident of Kibera in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, was at home with her children, including her... →
Leveraging Generative AI for Job Augmentation and Workforce Productivity: Scenarios, Case Studies, and a Framework for Action
25th November 2024 Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) could significantly boost productivity while reshaping many jobs. By aligning strategic goals with the... →
Statements
ActionSA Supports Dr Moya’s Approach to Return of Suspended Tshwane Officials
7th January 2025 ActionSA notes and supports the approach of its Tshwane Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, to the disappointing ruling by the South African Local Bargaining... →
Cape Town: Sea of sewage
7th January 2025 The GOOD Party calls on the City of Cape Town to engage with industry leaders, academics, medical doctors and marine conservationists regarding... →
John Steenhuisen’s Million-Rand Blue-Light Luxury SUV Fleet Exposed
7th January 2025 ActionSA can reveal that, contrary to repeated claims that DA Ministers in the GNU do not utilise blue lights, the Minister of Agriculture, John... →
Government needs to step up to deal with the Buffelsfontein zama zamas
7th January 2025 The saga of illegal miners reportedly trapped underground at the Buffelsfontein mine in North West has been in the media since November. Yesterday... →
Press Offices
Standing out in a crowded PE market: Overcoming intensified capital raising challenges
4th December 2024 The private equity (PE) fundraising landscape, historically dynamic and competitive, has become increasingly challenging in recent years. As a... →
A Setback for Climate Ambition: The Dutch Court Ruling and Its Implications for South Africa
4th December 2024 The recent Dutch Court of Appeal's decision to overturn a landmark ruling against Shell has cast a shadow over the global climate justice movement.... →
World Bank, partners and young African lawyers celebrate 10th anniversary of African Mining Legislation Atlas Project
4th December 2024 The World Bank in partnership with the African Legal Support Facility, and University of Pretoria are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the... →
Don’t let tax fraudsters spoil your festive holiday
4th December 2024 While it is the season to be jolly, it’s also a time for caution, as South Africans face a heightened risk of tax scams during this period. “People... →
