Headline News
Ramaphosa reflects on government progress, notes slow pace of economic growth 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 9th December 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa pointed out on Monday that strengthening local government is the Government of National Unity’s key priority, noting... →
South Africa cautious on rates to avoid regrets, Kganyago says
By: Bloomberg 9th December 2024 South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said policymakers were proceeding with care on adjusting interest rates, to avoid having any... →
Presence of rogue, inept officers weakens stability of Saps – Ian Cameron
By: Thabi Shomolekae 9th December 2024 Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Police chairperson Ian Cameron says while there has been commendable progress in turning the tide against... →
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Opinions
African countries are adopting two houses of parliament to boost democracy – but that’s not always what happens
13th September 2024 At independence, most African states had two legislative chambers – a lower and upper chamber – in their parliament. African leaders saw that as a... →
Can the AU move from theory to practice on citizen engagement?
13th September 2024 Despite some progress, several barriers still prevent citizens from effectively working with the African Union at its Peace and Security Council.... →
UN Summit of the Future Stresses Intergenerational Responsibility and Accountability to Upcoming Generations
13th September 2024 A futures thinking and anticipatory governance approach to growing global mistrust and declining multilateralism can promote robust and resilient... →
EXPLAINER: What you need to know about the upcoming off-cycle elections in Nigeria's Edo and Ondo states
13th September 2024 Dates have been announced for two of Nigeria’s eight off-cycle state elections. The first will be held in Edo state in the south-south... →
Recommendations
United Nations Secretary-General’s SDG Stimulus to Deliver Agenda 2030
11th June 2024 The global economy has been facing multiple shocks. The ability of many developing countries to invest in sustainable development and climate... →
A world of debt: Report 2024 – A growing burden to global prosperity
11th June 2024 Public debt can be a powerful tool for development, enabling governments to finance critical expenditures and invest in a better future for their... →
“No Way Out” – Debt Imprisonment in Tunisia
11th June 2024 Mejid Hedhli, 58, is serving a 122-year and 9 months sentence in Nadhour prison in Bizerte. This former contractor used to have a viable business... →
Stop spending development funds on for-profit private healthcare providers
11th June 2024 We, the undersigned, are calling for a stop to funding from Development Finance Institutions to private for-profit healthcare providers. Mounting... →
Statements
ActionSA Welcomes Temporary Closure of the Lebombo Border Amidst Mozambique Instability, Calls for Long-Term Solutions
6th November 2024 ActionSA welcomes the South African government’s decision to temporarily close the Lebombo border in response to the escalating violence and... →
DA calls for ban on buckets
6th November 2024 The DA has submitted a proposal to the Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, as well as COGHSTA and the Department of Roads and Public Works, to urgently set... →
PSA concerned about food poisoning of 24 learners in Mpumalanga
6th November 2024 The Public Servants Association (PSA) is extremely concerned about yet another incident where learners have fallen ill after consuming snacks... →
ActionSA Proposes Bold Solutions for Electoral Reform Prioritising Accountability
6th November 2024 ActionSA has made an official submission to the Electoral Review Consultation Panel (ERCP) to propose an alternative electoral model for South... →
Press Offices
New Kieswetter Master Stroke - SARS to Gain Private Practice Tax Expertise
27th August 2024 SARS announced in a new tender, on 26 August 2024, appointment to a panel of specialist tax consulting firms, for a period of 5 years. This means... →
Embracing the ‘S’ in ESG through employer-backed pension loans
27th August 2024 While the power crisis has constrained South Africa’s economic growth, it is fair to say that it has negatively impacted the daily lives of all... →
Silence is violence: the role of men in advocating for women’s rights and curbing the rise of gender-based discrimination
27th August 2024 Building a nation in which the perspectives and opinions of men and women are regarded equally, and where their rights are protected equally at all... →
Tips for South Africans Navigating Cross-Border Transactions
27th August 2024 Cross-border transactions play a crucial role in global commerce by allowing South African businesses to extend their reach and participate in... →
