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Court halts Phala Phala impeachment process, Ramaphosa pledges cooperation 
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 6 hours ago The Western Cape High Court has granted President Cyril Ramaphosa an urgent interim interdict, pausing Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment process.... →
South African exports to US face new 25% tariff, but with exemptions
By: Terence Creamer Updated 5 hours ago The US has, from July 24, imposed new tariffs of 12.5% on South African products for the country’s “failure to impose and effectively enforce a... →
Shanthie Naidoo honoured for fierce anti-apartheid resilience
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 5 hours ago The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF) on Friday paid tribute to anti-apartheid stalwart Shanthie Naidoo Tweedie (91) following her passing on... →
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How can rural communities benefit from South Africa’s green energy transition? A solar farm in Limpopo offers clues
Updated 6 hours ago South Africa, which produces about 40% of Africa’s carbon emissions, is moving away from coal-fired power towards renewable energy such as solar... →
SA’s anti-immigration movement raises the stakes on social media
Updated 6 hours ago Vigilante videos, AI-generated content and Mandela-linked framing are fuelling millions of mentions and xenophobic sentiment. With weekly... →
Distorted lens
24th July 2026 Transitions are never easy. They are disruptive and are often fiercely resisted. South Africa navigated its own grand political transition in 1994,... →
Decarb futures and Santa Marta moment
24th July 2026 The Santa Marta conference, held in Colombia from April 24 to 29 and dubbed the first fossil-fuel phase-out conference, must be seen as an... →
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Refugee camps: current practice and historical perspectives
Updated 7 hours ago This outcome note details the reflection, discussion and learning that were generated in a series of workshops, funded by the Council for British... →
Building the Gaza Strip Anew: Recovery Needs and Priorities, Palestinian Vision and Ownership
23rd July 2026 This research provides a clear and grounded vision for building the Gaza Strip anew in a way that is just, sustainable and within a unified... →
World Investment Report 2026
21st July 2026 Global investment is rising again. But it's becoming more concentrated, more selective and less accessible to many developing countries. The... →
Renewable energy statistics 2026
21st July 2026 The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) produces comprehensive, reliable global datasets. Renewable energy statistics 2026 provides the... →
Statements
Alarmingly nothing new in Ramaphosa’s Water Crisis Plan
Updated 2 hours 17 minutes ago The plan released by President Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday to address South Africa’s water supply crisis contains nothing new. This is very alarming,... →
Finance committee chairperson notes resignation of PIC Board chairperson and calls for governance stability
Updated 3 hours ago The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance, Dr Joe Maswanganyi, has noted the resignation of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC)... →
ANC welcomes the Western Cape high court judgement on Section 89 process
Updated 4 hours ago The African National Congress welcomes the judgment of the Western Cape High Court granting President Cyril Ramaphosa’s application to interdict... →
ActionSA deeply concerned court interdict risks turning justice delayed into accountability denied
Updated 4 hours ago ActionSA is deeply concerned by today's split 2–1 judgment of the Western Cape High Court granting an interim interdict that suspends the work of... →
Press Offices
Always ask SARS for reasons: The Supreme Court of Appeal’s most important lesson for taxpayers
24th July 2026 The recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment in QI Logistics (Pty) Ltd v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service, reinforces one of... →
Access to justice should not depend on the size of your wallet
24th July 2026 Many South Africans are reluctant to pursue legitimate claims simply because they believe that going to court is expensive, time-consuming and... →
When the key person leaves: What financial services businesses need to know about restraints of trade
23rd July 2026 When a senior advisor or executive walks out the door, especially to join a competitor, your restraint of trade clause is often the only thing... →
A brief overview of the Small Claims Court (2026 update)
23rd July 2026 What is the Small Claims Court? The Small Claims Court (“SCC”) is a court that was established to improve access to justice by providing informal... →
