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ActionSA urges CoJ residents to sign petition against new electricity service charges
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 18 minutes ago ActionSA on Wednesday rejected the “unjustified” new electricity service charges imposed by City Power, and is urging residents to sign the party’s... →
South Africa seeks to renegotiate coal pact tied to $2.6bn
By: Bloomberg Updated 1 hour 21 minutes ago South Africa is seeking to alter the terms of a landmark agreement under which it promised to cut its reliance on coal in exchange for access to... →
High hopes for potentially game-changing technology at platinum group metal mines 
By: Martin Creamer 2nd July 2024 Development of an innovative new mining method for narrow tabular steep dipping orebodies has reached an advanced stage after four years of effort.... →
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Africa's Trade Potential: Navigating Opportunities Amidst Global Transformations
Updated 2 hours 16 minutes ago As the world experiences significant economic shifts, Africa is emerging as a promising market for businesses worldwide. Against this backdrop,... →
What South Africans need from political leaders is a commitment to peace
2nd July 2024 Positive change is possible but requires ethical leadership from the new cabinet and a shared vision for a peaceful future. The May 2024 elections... →
Mpox: what to watch out for, treatment and what to worry about
28th June 2024 The new strain of the mpox virus is spreading quickly along the eastern border of the Democratic Republic of Congo and is “the most dangerous yet”,... →
South Africa’s political monopoly has been broken: could it help the economy?
28th June 2024 Over the last decade or so there has been something of a revolution in economics. The long held belief that unfettered markets deliver good... →
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
DA will monitor implementation of Makgoe funeral PP report recommendations
Updated 23 minutes ago The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Free State welcomes the comprehensive Public Protector (PP) report into the funeral costs of former MEC for... →
Presidency on discussion between President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Joe Biden
Updated 1 hour 36 minutes ago President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Joe Biden have expressed their shared commitment to advancing the special relationship between the two... →
ActionSA Joburg Caucus Will Fight to Rescind Unjust Electricity Service Charges
Updated 1 hour 42 minutes ago ActionSA rejects the unjustified new electricity service charges imposed on Johannesburg residents by City Power following a Council sitting where... →
SACP Gauteng Calls for Maximum Unity and Urgent Resolution of the Cabinet Impasse
Updated 1 hour 46 minutes ago The South African Communist Party (SACP) in Gauteng province held its ordinary Provincial Working Committee (PWC) meeting on Tuesday, 2 July, in... →
Press Offices
National Health Insurance Impact Survey – Taxpayers Speak Up
Updated 2 hours 6 minutes ago 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
Updated 2 hours 8 minutes ago 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... →
Webber Wentzel's rising stars recognised
Updated 2 hours 9 minutes ago At a prestigious glitz and glam gala on 27 June 2024, the Mail & Guardian recognised two rising stars from Webber Wentzel - Ziyanda Sibeko and... →
Baker McKenzie Grows Africa Transactional Practice with Banking & Finance Team Hire in Johannesburg
Updated 2 hours 11 minutes ago Global law firm Baker McKenzie announced today that leading Banking & Finance lawyers Phetole Modika and Pitso Kortjaashave joined the Firm as... →
