Headline News
Political parties decry leniency in former Steinhoff CFO’s sentencing 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 4th October 2024 While political parties have welcomed the sentencing of former Steinhoff CFO Andries Benjamin La Grange, they have noted apparent leniency with his... →
South Africa fires up diesel turbines to keep power cuts at bay
By: Bloomberg 4th October 2024 Eskom has been using diesel-fuelled auxiliary turbines extensively to stave off power cuts in South Africa following delays in restoring some... →
Rand Water to embark on 56-hour water supply disruption to divert pipeline
By: Natasha Odendaal 4th October 2024 Rand Water is preparing to implement a 56-hour project next week to divert its G20 pipeline to enable City Power to expand the Mondeor substation... →
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Opinions
South Africa has a good childhood vaccination system – what’s stopping it from being great
27th September 2024 The two public health interventions that have had the greatest impact on the world’s health are clean water and vaccines. Professors Susan... →
Distribution deadlock
27th September 2024 Few would disagree that the current financial and operational model for electricity distribution is no longer fit for purpose. This lack of... →
South African women face exclusion from society due to gender-based violence – how they’re fighting back
26th September 2024 When South Africa became a democracy in 1994, a primary goal was to grant citizenship rights to all its people, in particular, to give the majority... →
Will the Kenyan-led police mission in Haiti be replaced?
26th September 2024 Before the unique mission can get off the ground, a funding crisis could see it replaced by a traditional UN-led operation. In October 2023, the... →
Recommendations
The Sixth South African National HIV Prevalence, Incidence, and Behaviour Survey
17th September 2024 The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) released the key findings of the Sixth South African HIV Prevalence, Incidence, and Behaviour Survey... →
Addressing gender inequalities in national action plans on antimicrobial resistance
17th September 2024 National action plans on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) often overlook the critical intersection of gender, despite evidence that exposure and... →
Charting the Future of Earth Observation: Technology Innovation for Climate Intelligence
17th September 2024 Satellite Earth observation (EO) technologies are revolutionizing climate intelligence, offering vital insights into our rapidly changing... →
Making a Difference: The African Development Bank @ 60
12th September 2024 The year 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the African Development Bank. Since its establishment six decades ago, the African Development Bank has... →
Statements
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... →
SAPS SCM processes an indictment to provincial safety
7th October 2024 Failure from SAPS to decentralize the procurement and maintenance of South African Police Services (SAPS) vehicles to the province will continue to... →
Press Offices
Is SARS owing you? The opportunity for interest on a VAT refund
19th September 2024 Many South African businesses who are on the receiving end of delayed VAT refunds from the Taxman, may be unaware that there are instances where... →
Make your will easy to carry out with a comprehensive estate plan
18th September 2024 While a Will is essential for communicating your final wishes, its effectiveness hinges on ensuring it is part of a comprehensive estate plan. This... →
Transforming Home Affairs: A Digital-First Approach to Unlock South Africa’s Economic Potential
18th September 2024 South Africa stands at a crucial juncture in its economic development. As the country seeks to quadruple its growth, the roles of skilled workers... →
Six pitfalls when choosing an Executor for your Will – and how to avoid them
17th September 2024 Choosing an Executor for your Will might seem like a straightforward decision – perhaps a trusted friend or a close family member. However, this... →
