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DA calls for swift investigation of suspended Sassa CEO, who is on full pay 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 5th December 2024 The Democratic Alliance on Thursday said the investigation into South African Social Security Agency CEO Busisiwe Memela-Khambula must be rapid,... →
Presidency clarifies visa application process for Nigerian nationals
By: Thabi Shomolekae 5th December 2024 The Presidency has clarified a misunderstanding from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s opening remarks at the South Africa-Nigeria Bi-National Commission... →
South Africa's current account deficit broadly unchanged in Q3
By: Reuters 5th December 2024 South Africa's current account deficit was broadly unchanged from the second to the third quarter of this year, staying at 1.0% of gross domestic... →
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Time to make IRP updating routine
Updated 4 hours ago After the false start of January when the draft Integrated Resource Plan 2023 (IRP2023) was released to much criticism and even incredulity, an... →
Climate risks and the socialisation of costs
Updated 4 hours ago Climate risks are a product of rising greenhouse-gas emissions caused by our dependence on fossil fuels, with these risks distributed unequally at... →
SABC crisis: South Africa needs its public broadcaster – but who is going to fund it?
5th December 2024 Here we are again. The long-running crisis at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is back on the agenda after the communications... →
Vaccines can put an end to HIV – African governments must take the lead in developing them
5th December 2024 HIV remains a major global public health challenge. Nowhere is this more evident than in southern and eastern Africa, where the majority of people... →
Recommendations
Trade facilitation report: driving African trade through digitalisation
5th December 2024 The Trade Facilitation Report is the inaugural knowledge report by TradeMark Africa (TMA). It was launched in Kigali, Rwanda, on 3 December 2024 at... →
Transboundary adaption to climate change: governing flows of water, energy, food and people
5th December 2024 Climate change alters transboundary flows that are essential for people and nature, including flows of water, people, energy, and food.... →
World Bank report says eradicating structural inequalities key to opportunities for sub-Saharan Africa
By: Thabi Shomolekae 5th December 2024 Co-author of a new World Bank report Gabriela Inchauste has pointed out that by tackling structural inequalities, sub-Saharan Africa has the... →
Food and Water Systems in the Intelligent Age
3rd December 2024 Water, essential to the world’s food supply, is increasingly at risk, with food systems representing 72% of freshwater withdrawals worldwide. An... →
Statements
AfriForum prepares legal action should the ANC ratify Expropriation Bill
5th December 2024 The civil rights organisation AfriForum has made it clear to the ANC that the organisation will launch substantial legal action to protect private... →
GOOD demands an apology from Cape Town mayor and speaker
5th December 2024 The GOOD Party demands an apology from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Speaker Felicity Purchase. Mayor Hill-Lewis must make a public retraction of... →
President Cyril Ramaphosa assents to Rail Safety Bill
5th December 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa has assented to the Rail Safety Bill which provides for the regulation of railway safety in the country and recognises... →
Patricia de Lille appointed vice-chair of the World Tourism Organization
5th December 2024 The GOOD Party wishes to congratulate our party leader, Patricia de Lille on her appointment as the Vice-Chair of the World Tourism Organization.... →
Press Offices
Bowmans becomes first African law firm to adopt Harvey
5th December 2024 Premier African law firm Bowmans has announced a new partnership with generative AI platform Harvey, a tool designed specifically for the legal... →
Discretion Versus Discrimination
5th December 2024 The recruitment and selection processes are critical operational aspects of any organisation. Although employers generally have complete discretion... →
Tax Amendments - 2024
5th December 2024 On 23 October 2024, when the Minister of Finance presented his Media-term Budget Policy Statement to Parliament, he also tabled various fiscal... →
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... →
