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Ramaphosa faces criticism over reassignment of embattled Minister Thembi Simelane 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 4th December 2024 Political parties have condemned President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent cabinet reshuffle, in which he moved embattled Justice and Constitutional... →
DA calls for Johannesburg city manager Floyd Brink’s removal following court judgment
By: Thabi Shomolekae 4th December 2024 The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday called for the removal of City of Joburg city manager Floyd Brink after the South Gauteng High Court ruled... →
National Treasury notes Moody’s reaffirmation of South Africa’s junk status
By: Darren Parker Updated 7 hours ago National Treasury has noted Moody’s decision to affirm the country’s long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings at Ba2 – otherwise known as... →
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Opinions
African migrants can drive growth in their home countries – but three barriers stand in the way
4th December 2024 The idea that migration is closely linked to development has long been pervasive on the African continent. The main reason for this is that... →
Africa’s migration governance structure is built bloc by bloc
4th December 2024 As Africa pushes for greater integration and economic development, a coordinated and better-managed migration landscape is central. Migration... →
South Africa’s armed robbery problem drives kidnapping
3rd December 2024 Any strategy to address this crime should focus on identifying and disrupting those who benefit from it. Kidnapping, defined in South Africa as the... →
South Africa has taken over the G20 presidency from Brazil - what lessons can it learn?
3rd December 2024 South Africa has taken over the presidency of the world’s premier economic forum, the G20, from Brazil. The G20 presidency operates on a troika... →
Recommendations
Food and Water Systems in the Intelligent Age
3rd December 2024 Water, essential to the world’s food supply, is increasingly at risk, with food systems representing 72% of freshwater withdrawals worldwide. An... →
The Rise of the RMB?
3rd December 2024 The Renminbi (RMB) has been central to China’s strategic agenda to reshape the global financial landscape. Over the past few decades, China has... →
Children and Mental Well-being in a Digital World
2nd December 2024 South Africa leads the list of the top ten countries with the highest amount of time spent on social media. Children today are growing up immersed... →
Guaranteeing the future? The role of guarantees in development and climate finance
28th November 2024 Guarantees are legally binding agreements under which guarantors agree to pay part or the entire amount due on a loan, equity or other instrument... →
Statements
President Ramaphosa to undertake State visit to people's Democratic Republic of Algeria
Updated 5 hours ago President Cyril Ramaphosa will, at the invitation of His Excellency, Mr Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of the People’s Democratic Republic of... →
Cabinet Shuffle Raises Concerns Over Justice Ministry Leadership
Updated 6 hours ago The recent reshuffling of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Cabinet, which sees Thembi Simelane reassigned from the Department of Justice and... →
DA to probe Mashatile’s diamond, in Presidency and Parliament
Updated 6 hours ago The Democratic Alliance (DA) will request an investigation into possible contradictions in the official declarations of interests of Deputy... →
Corruption-accused Simelane should not be in Cabinet and nowhere near R33-billion Human Settlement department
4th December 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) is outraged by the President's announcement yesterday evening, appointing Thembi Simelane as Minister of Human... →
Press Offices
Standing out in a crowded PE market: Overcoming intensified capital raising challenges
Updated 6 hours ago The private equity (PE) fundraising landscape, historically dynamic and competitive, has become increasingly challenging in recent years. As a... →
A Setback for Climate Ambition: The Dutch Court Ruling and Its Implications for South Africa
4th December 2024 The recent Dutch Court of Appeal's decision to overturn a landmark ruling against Shell has cast a shadow over the global climate justice movement.... →
World Bank, partners and young African lawyers celebrate 10th anniversary of African Mining Legislation Atlas Project
4th December 2024 The World Bank in partnership with the African Legal Support Facility, and University of Pretoria are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the... →
Don’t let tax fraudsters spoil your festive holiday
4th December 2024 While it is the season to be jolly, it’s also a time for caution, as South Africans face a heightened risk of tax scams during this period. “People... →
