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Lesufi to announce Gauteng cabinet on Wednesday 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd July 2024 The African National Congress (ANC) said Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi intends to conclude all negotiations and consultations, and announce the... →
Ramaphosa, Biden commit to advancing ‘special relationship’ between countries
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd July 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Joe Biden expressed their shared commitment to advancing the ‘special relationship’ between the US and... →
SACP calls for speedy resolution to impasse on Gauteng cabinet
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd July 2024 The Gauteng South African Communist Party provincial executive committee wants a speedy resolution of the current impasse in finalising the... →
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Opinions
South Africa’s new agricultural leadership should focus on getting things done, not designing new policies
3rd July 2024 South Africa’s primary agriculture sector accounts for nearly 3% of GDP and about 8% when considering the value of agro-processing. But it can... →
How democracy can work at community level: 3 lessons from a South African protest movement
3rd July 2024 Popular protests have surged around the world over the last decade. But do they work? And what lessons can be learnt from communities who have a... →
Why liberation movements fail when they come to power: South Africa and Namibia are cases in point
3rd July 2024 Decreased support for the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa’s elections on 29 May was expected. But a decline from 57% to 40% marked... →
Without peace in Ethiopia, transitional justice will be difficult
3rd July 2024 A comprehensive cessation of hostilities is necessary for the country to reap the benefits of effective transitional justice. Last month,... →
Recommendations
National executive of the Government of National Unity
1st July 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced his new Cabinet ministers and their deputies. In some instances, we have considered it necessary to... →
Public service experience through a new lens: Reframing experience in the changing context of people’s lives
27th June 2024 Access to and delivery of government services is a burning issue in South Africa – and potentially a key theme on the minds of South Africans... →
NWU Business School Policy Uncertainty Index 2Q 2024
26th June 2024 Given the uncertainties that weighed on business and the market sentiment around SA’s recent 2024 elections, the NWU Business School’s 2Q 2024 PUI... →
Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2024
25th June 2024 The Top 10 Emerging Technologies report is a vital source of strategic intelligence. First published in 2011, it draws on insights from scientists,... →
Statements
UCT in top 100 for the first time in THE impact rankings
3rd July 2024 The University of Cape Town (UCT) has UCT broken into the top 100 for the first time, ranking 77th in the world – among 1 963 universities – in the... →
ActionSA Welcomes Public Protector's Report Which Scratches the Surface of Widespread Mismanagement in Gauteng Departments
3rd July 2024 ActionSA welcomes the Public Protector's report into the mismanaged construction of Mayibuye Primary School, which not only saw taxpayer funds... →
DA KZN congratulates Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson
3rd July 2024 The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal congratulates the newly sworn in Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson. He is one of 6... →
The ANC/EFF/PA coalition in the City of Joburg has no answers for electricity surcharge outrage
3rd July 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) public representatives have been inundated by calls from concerned citizens regarding the absurd R200 electricity... →
Press Offices
SARS Curveball: The Impact of Mandatory Branch Filing on Late Tax Returns
3rd July 2024 With the South African Revenue Service (SARS) now issuing auto-assessment notices to taxpayers, and filing season right around the corner, the tax... →
Priyesh Daya appointed as a member of the prestigious ICC International Court of Arbitration
3rd July 2024 Priyesh Daya, a partner at Webber Wentzel, a leading law firm in South Africa, was recently appointed as a member of the International Chamber of... →
National Health Insurance Impact Survey – Taxpayers Speak Up
3rd July 2024 President Ramaphosa’s signature to introduce National Health Insurance (NHI) on 15 May 2024 has been met with mixed reactions. The three elephants... →
SARS Raises Compliance Bar Through AI this Filing Season
3rd July 2024 With the list of criminal convictions under SARS’ belt racking up, tax fraud seems to be the flavour of the year, with the National Prosecuting... →
