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Ramaphosa signs law allowing savers access to pension funds
By: Reuters Updated 2 hours 58 minutes ago President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a law that will give savers early access to part of their retirement funds. The president’s assent of the Revenue... →
SACP urges rapid action by UN to reverse Israeli occupation of Palestine
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 3 hours ago The South African Communist Party (SACP) has called on the UN to reverse the “apartheid settler state’s occupation of Palestine” and stop its... →
ActionSA assumes role of ‘constructive opposition’ in Joburg
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 1 hour 13 minutes ago ActionSA President Herman Mashaba announced on Monday that his party will adopt the role of “constructive opposition” in the City of Johannesburg,... →
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Opinions
Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech to parliament listed South Africa’s old problems – but no new solutions
Updated 2 hours 32 minutes ago South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s opening of parliament speech successfully captured the spirit of a diverse and cohesive multi-party... →
Time for Ethiopia’s political elite to demonstrate vision
Updated 2 hours 35 minutes ago The country needs a nationwide ceasefire and for political settlement through dialogue to be prioritised over factionalism and ethnic rivalry.... →
Is the world finally growing weary of Kagame’s excesses?
Updated 2 hours 38 minutes ago After another landslide election victory, there are signs that the international community is growing impatient with Rwanda’s president. Rwanda’s... →
144 South Africans with mental disability died in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. Lessons from the inquest judgment
19th July 2024 A South African high court ruling marks an important milestone in holding public officials to account for their decisions. As a result of the... →
Recommendations
Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) - Annual Report 2023
19th July 2024 In 2023, SEFA solidified its role as the leading energy transition facility in Africa. The year marked an important milestone with the closure of... →
WHO's response to health emergencies: annual report 2023
19th July 2024 In 2023, the World Health Organization was responding to 72 health emergencies, including 19 grade-3 emergencies which required the highest level... →
Accelerating an Equitable Transition: A Data-Driven Approach
19th July 2024 With the rising social, economic, and humanitarian consequences of extreme weather events such as floods and heatwaves, countries need to double... →
The Future of Financial Advice
19th July 2024 As the world grapples with rapid technological advancements, demographic shifts and evolving consumer expectations, the landscape of financial... →
Statements
National Health Insurance: PSA welcomes President's approach to fostering collaboration
Updated 1 hour 13 minutes ago The Public Servants Association (PSA), as a major Union representing public-sector employees, welcomes the approach by President Cyril Ramaphosa to... →
DA exposes costly water mismanagement by MaP
Updated 1 hour 21 minutes ago The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality is concerned about a major water leak on the outskirts of the town, near the N3... →
ActionSA Moves to Stabilise Joburg, With Ekurhuleni Being Next
Updated 1 hour 24 minutes ago ActionSA’s Senate has met to deliberate on matters arising from its review of the 2024 national and provincial election, including representations... →
AfriForum takes legal steps to remove Hlophe from JSC
Updated 2 hours 40 minutes ago The civil rights organisation AfriForum has started legal proceedings to challenge the National Assembly’s (NA) recent appointment of former... →
Press Offices
Maintaining South African Bank Accounts and Financial Ties After Emigration
19th July 2024 South Africans who have taken the leap to finalise their cessation of tax residency often overlook the banking regulations and financial... →
The digitisation of payments in South African agribusiness
19th July 2024 South Africa's digital payments landscape has evolved significantly in recent years and currently consists of various payment methods such as... →
Changes on the Horizon for ESG Disclosures in South Africa
17th July 2024 Boards should be aware of changes that are on the horizon to South Africa's ESG reporting landscape, including the potential incorporation of the... →
Sars bolstering audit and prosecution power to target non-compliant high wealth taxpayers
16th July 2024 High-Wealth taxpayers naturally equate to high tax collections, but no matter how much money you have, you cannot afford to be non-compliant with a... →
