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Tributes pour in for Pravin Gordhan 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 13th September 2024 Fellow politicians and others on Friday expressed their deepest condolences on the passing of former Minister of Public Enterprises and South... →
Pravin Gordhan
Ramaphosa: BELA Bill signing reflects Gordhan’s vision for equality
By: Sashnee Moodley 13th September 2024 As tributes continue to pour in for former Minister Pravin Gordhan, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday remembered him as a principled and... →
Mixed reaction to signing of BELA Bill
By: Thabi Shomolekae 13th September 2024 Political parties and civil society organisations on Friday expressed mixed reactions to the signing of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA)... →
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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
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... →
Refugee and migrant health system review: challenges and opportunities for long-term health system strengthening in Uganda
12th September 2024 Uganda is Africa's largest refugee-hosting country and ranks fifth globally. Over the decades, Uganda has hosted refugees from nations including... →
World Trade Report 2024 highlights trade’s role in supporting inclusiveness
12th September 2024 The 2024 edition of the WTO’s World Trade Report presents strong evidence that trade has played a crucial role in narrowing the income gap between... →
Changing Lanes: South Africa’s Transport and Logistics Industry 2024
11th September 2024 The South African transport and logistics sector has undergone significant changes in recent, with additional overhaul to clear existing... →
Statements
DA terminates Renaldo Gouws’ membership following FedEx decision
13th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) can confirm that the party’s Federal Executive has unanimously resolved to terminate Mr Renaldo Gouws’ membership. Mr... →
Minister Dean Macpherson requests SIU to motivate for Presidential Proclamation to investigate lease agreements
13th September 2024 In line with a commitment made during a press conference in September, the Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has this... →
Western Cape Government will not support signing of BELA Bill
13th September 2024 The Western Cape Government will not support or attend the signing of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill today. We have clearly stated... →
BELA: DA continues to prepare for court action
13th September 2024 The DA has instructed its lawyers to continue to prepare for court action on both the process leading to the adoption of the BELA Bill, as well as... →
Press Offices
Pet food packaging is likely to become subject to stricter regulations for producers, advertisers and retailers
13th September 2024 South African pet owners are becoming increasingly concerned about their pets' health and dietary needs. In line with this changing awareness,... →
New Amendments to the Companies Act: What Private Companies Need to Know
12th September 2024 The recent amendments to the Companies Act, signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 26 July 2024, introduce noteworthy changes to the... →
Protecting your personal information when gaming
12th September 2024 Since its inception in the 1950s, video gaming has grown infinitely more popular, advanced, commercialised, and certainly more legally complicated.... →
Could have, should have, Will
12th September 2024 If you think a will is only for the rich or famous or that drawing up a will is an expensive or complicated process, think again. More than half... →
