Headline News
Green ammonia ousting coal in power stations, R105bn hydrogen developer reports 
By: Martin Creamer 15th July 2024 Huge demand for green ammonia from power stations is being seen by the developer of South Africa’s R105-billion green hydrogen to green ammonia... →
Second malaria vaccine launched in Ivory Coast in new milestone
By: Reuters 15th July 2024 The world's second vaccine against malaria was launched on Monday as Ivory Coast began a routine vaccine programme using shots developed by the... →
Nuclear Regulator grants Eskom permission to extend life of Koeberg Unit 1 to July 2044
By: Terence Creamer 15th July 2024 South Africa’s National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) board has approved a 20-year life extension for Koeberg Unit 1, but has deferred a decision on the... →
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FUL June Newsletter: Major events relating to the judiciary and the rule of law
Updated 47 minutes ago This briefing note seeks to provide a short overview of significant events in the preceding month, relating to Freedom Under Law’s work on the... →
How old are South African fossils like the Taung Child? New study offers an answer
15th July 2024 One hundred years ago the discovery of a skull in South Africa’s North West province altered our understanding of human evolution. The juvenile... →
Stability in Mali requires more inclusive national dialogue
15th July 2024 Broad political consensus is needed for the country to benefit from some promising decisions made at the recent dialogue. Most of Mali’s political... →
Military muscle rather than mediation prevails in DRC
15th July 2024 Despite a growing military coalition, President Tshisekedi is failing to subdue the M23 rebels in his country’s east. A burgeoning coalition of... →
Recommendations
WHO global action plan on promoting the health of refugees and migrants, 2019–2030
15th July 2024 In 2017, the Seventieth World Health Assembly considered the report on promoting the health of refugees and migrants (A70/24) and the decision of... →
Creative Economy Outlook 2024
12th July 2024 The Creative Economy Outlook 2024 underscores the pivotal role that creative industries play in trade and economic growth. UNCTAD’s global survey... →
Digital economy report 2024 – Shaping an environmentally sustainable and inclusive digital future
12th July 2024 The Digital Economy Report 2024 underscores the urgent need for environmentally sustainable and inclusive digitalization strategies. Digital... →
Renewable energy statistics 2024
12th July 2024 The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) produces comprehensive, reliable datasets on renewable energy capacity and use worldwide.... →
Statements
ActionSA Rejects Proposed Budget Cuts to SARS
Updated 39 minutes ago ActionSA rejects the proposed budget cuts to the South African Revenue Service (SARS), as we believe they will adversely impact its ability to... →
Happening in Parliament this week
15th July 2024 The President’s Opening of Parliament Address (OPA) is among the highlights on Parliament’s agenda for the week. Also on the agenda are more mini... →
DWS calls on the industries to reduce water demand and fix all water leakage for sustainable water supply by 2028
15th July 2024 The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in Gauteng is calling on industries to take action to reduce water demand and address all water... →
Lily Mine Tragedy: ActionSA writes to National Assembly Speaker to Request Parliament To Investigate Abuse Of Justice
15th July 2024 ActionSA wrote to National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza, as well as Deputy Speaker Dr Annelie Lotriet, to request that Parliament investigate and... →
Press Offices
SARS Non-Compliance Snipers Poised for Filing Season
15th July 2024 Under section 234 of the Tax Administration Act, 28 of 2011, containing a laundry list of criminal offences under a tax act, you could find... →
SARS Goes After Advisors: How Tax Practitioners, Lawyers, and Accountants May End Up Liable for their Clients' Tax Debts
15th July 2024 The Supreme Court of Appeal has backed Commissioner Kieswetter and issued a stern warning to all South Africans to refrain from assisting others in... →
Backfiring of tax advice gambit: R216-million payback looms for billionaire and tax advisor
15th July 2024 Billionaire Dr Wiese and three other defendants have suffered another litigation loss after the Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA”) has released a... →
Cyber security is an organisational responsibility given the threats posed by AI
12th July 2024 While tools such as ChatGPT have caught the public imagination, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), a branch of AI, are now... →
