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IFP takes three wards from ANC in Newcastle municipality 

By: Thabi Shomolekae     14th March 2024 The Inkatha Freedom Party in KwaZulu-Natal has won three highly-contested wards from the African National Congress in the Newcastle municipality.... 

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PSA urges govt to prioritise cybersecurity amid attacks 

By: Thabi Shomolekae     14th March 2024 The Public Servants Association wants government to prioritise cybersecurity, including investing in skills development, following recent... 

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Deal to sell government stake in South African Airways collapses

By: Reuters     14th March 2024 A deal the South African government has been negotiating for three years to sell a majority stake in South African Airways (SAA) has fallen apart,... 

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Not so quiet revolution

Updated 7 hours ago For several years, the roll-out of rooftop solar, batteries and inverters has been referred to as South Africa’s quite revolution. While Eskom... 

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Colonial statues in Africa have been removed, returned and torn down again – why it’s such a complex history

14th March 2024 In 2020, the murder of George Floyd in the US served as a catalyst for the global Black Lives Matter movement. It sparked widespread protests... 

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Transition in Niger: avoiding the dangers of stagnation

14th March 2024 On 24 February, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) lifted the economic and financial sanctions imposed on Niger after its 26... 

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Unicef Kenya head tabled stats on child poverty, health and the economy - but do her figures add up?

14th March 2024 As the Kenyan government prepares its budget for the new fiscal year starting in July, Unicef, the United Nation's children's agency, has called... 

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World Economic Forum

Metaverse Identity: Defining the Self in a Blended Reality

14th March 2024 The metaverse, poised to redefine the internet, intertwines the digital and physical, emphasizing the pivotal role of “identity” in shaping... 

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Energy taxonomy: Classifications for the energy transition

14th March 2024 Despite the growing importance of renewables such as solar and wind in global energy discussions, a key challenge remains; the lack of standardised... 

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Sustainable bioenergy potential in Caribbean small island developing states

14th March 2024 This IRENA study on sustainable bioenergy in the Caribbean provides a holistic view of the bioenergy potential in six small island developing... 

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ANC Candidate List for 2024 National and Provincial Government Elections

12th March 2024 ANC Candidate List for 2024 National and Provincial Government Elections 

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The DA supports the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill

The DA supports the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill

14th March 2024 House Chairperson, There can be no denying the impact 17 years of loadshedding has had on the economic and social well-being of South Africa. 17... 

IFP Snatches Three Highly-Contested Wards from the ANC in Newcastle

IFP Snatches Three Highly-Contested Wards from the ANC in Newcastle

14th March 2024 The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) in KwaZulu-Natal is excited to announce its resounding success in yesterday's by-elections, which saw the IFP... 

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Township spaza shops suffer as Lesufi’s distribution centres run out of stock

14th March 2024 Gauteng township spaza shop owners face persistent challenges in accessing stock from distribution centres depriving them of affordable goods that... 

ActionSA Implores Parliament to Appoint a Suitably Competent Candidate for Deputy Public Protector

ActionSA Implores Parliament to Appoint a Suitably Competent Candidate for Deputy Public Protector

14th March 2024 The Justice and Correctional Services Portfolio Committee has commenced with the interview process of finding a suitably qualified candidate for... 

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The Calculation of the National Minimum Wage going forward

13th March 2024 An article published in December 2023 by Labour Guide brought the landmark judgement by the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) in the matter of Quantum... 

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New earnings threshold as from 1 April 2024

13th March 2024 Employees who earn in excess of a certain amount per year (the “earnings threshold”), do not enjoy the same protection under our labour legislation... 

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You should have said something! Half the truth is often a whole lie

12th March 2024 An employee is implicitly bound by a duty of good faith towards the employer and breaches that duty if he/she remains silent while possessing... 

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Skills Development and Growth for the Agricultural Sector

12th March 2024 The agricultural sector is the backbone of the South African economy and plays a vital role in food security, job creation, and overall economic... 

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