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Dali Mpofu ditches EFF, joins MKP

By: Thabi Shomolekae     Updated 30 minutes ago Dali Mpofu has followed in the footsteps of former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) members and has joined the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), saying... 

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South African rand recoups some losses against dollar

By: Reuters     Updated 1 hour ago South Africa's rand recouped some losses on Thursday, a day after emerging market assets took a hit following Donald Trump's win in the US... 

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Grindrod suspends port operations in Mozambique after border closure

By: Reuters     Updated 1 hour 28 minutes ago Logistics company Grindrod has suspended port and terminal operations in Mozambique after South Africa temporarily closed the main border with its... 

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Polluters must pay: how COP29 can make this a reality

28th October 2024 The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) takes place in Azerbaijan in November 2024. The annual climate change conference must focus on holding... 

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Can SAMIDRC be spared the fate of previous peace missions?

28th October 2024 SADC member states must ensure that the operation in eastern DRC can overcome the challenges faced by its predecessors. Almost a year since... 

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High Expectations: Civil Society Participation in Conflict Early Warning and Response Systems of the AU, ECOWAS and IGAD

28th October 2024 ‘Early warning’ describes a process that alerts decision-makers and promotes their understanding of the nature and impact of a potential escalation... 

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Naked protests in South Africa: a psychologist explores the emotional power of this form of activism

25th October 2024 Naked protests are a form of public demonstration where individuals, often women, use the symbolic power of their naked bodies to challenge... 

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 Chief Risk Officers Outlook: October 2024

Chief Risk Officers Outlook: October 2024

15th October 2024 A survey of the World Economic Forum's community of chief risk officers highlights a range of global risks with the potential to threaten economic... 

Who profits from the Global Gateway? The EU’s new strategy for development cooperation

Who profits from the Global Gateway? The EU’s new strategy for development cooperation

11th October 2024 This new report by Counter Balance and Eurodad, and supported by Oxfam, analyses in detail the Global Gateway and focuses on 40 of its flagship... 

 Delivering on the UAE Consensus: Tracking progress toward tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030

Delivering on the UAE Consensus: Tracking progress toward tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030

11th October 2024 A key aspect of the text of the Outcome of the First Global Stocktake was the explicit recognition of the role of renewable energy in rapidly and... 

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ASEAN Investment Report 2024

9th October 2024 The ASEAN Investment Report is an annual report analysing investment and related issues in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It was... 

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Deputy President Mashatile chooses politics over Republic, as Gauteng Water Crisis escalates

1st November 2024 Yesterday in Parliament, Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, responded to questions on actions he is taking against Gauteng's MEC for CoGTA, Jacob... 

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Parliament wishes the Hindu community happy Diwali

1st November 2024 The Presiding Officers of Parliament, National Assembly Speaker Ms Thoko Didiza and Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Refilwe... 

MEC Chiloane must reinstate the principal of Pretoria High School for Girls now

1st November 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng is demanding the immediate reinstatement of the principal for Pretoria High School for Girls. The MEC for... 

DA requests Public Service Commission investigation into alleged unlawful contract extension of JPC CEO

1st November 2024 Following an official request from DA Councillor Belinda Echeozonjoku, Leader of the Opposition in the Johannesburg Council, I have formally... 

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South Africa: What must happen when bullying happens? A 10-step guide for employers and employees

21st October 2024 What should employees do if they feel like they are experiencing bullying or any other form of harassment in the workplace and what duties do... 

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Home Affairs issues Directive: Bringing Clarity to Thousands of Visa Applicants

21st October 2024 Following the release of the amended Immigration Regulations on 9 October 2024, the South African Department of Home Affairs has swiftly issued... 

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South Africa’s New Remote Work Visa and Points-Based System: A Game-Changer in Attracting Global Talent

18th October 2024 On 9 October 2024, South Africa introduced its Third Amendment to the Immigration Regulations, modernising the system to attract global... 

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How you driven through to how safe your personal information is with Uber

18th October 2024 The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded on 8 October 2024 to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton for their “foundational discoveries” that enable... 

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