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GNU could spark SA's economic revival – Justice Malala 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 23rd July 2024 Renowned South African political commentator Justice Malala on Tuesday expressed positive sentiments on the possibility of prosperity with the... →
DA approaches court to interdict Hlophe from serving on JSC
By: Sashnee Moodley 23rd July 2024 The Democratic Alliance has approached the Western Cape High Court to have the National Assembly’s decision to appoint John Hlophe as a... →
PCC, WWF welcome signing into law of Climate Change Bill
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 23rd July 2024 The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) have welcomed the signing into law of the Climate Change Bill.... →
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South Africa is trying to put a stop to the abuse of its intelligence agencies - what still needs fixing
23rd July 2024 South Africa’s security laws are open to abuse by rogue intelligence operatives and politicians. These laws are meant to govern the conduct of... →
Urban greening in Africa will help to build climate resilience – planners and governments need to work with nature
23rd July 2024 Nature-based solutions are actions that use nature to solve environmental problems. Examples in cities would be setting up a wetland near a group... →
Kenya’s former President Daniel arap Moi mastered the art of silencing critics – why his tactics wouldn’t work today
23rd July 2024 Countrywide protests, police killings, mass arrests and calls for the president to stand down. This is Kenya in 2024 – and, for many, it’s evoking... →
As AES and ECOWAS drift apart, dialogue on the fundamentals is vital
23rd July 2024 Stability in West Africa requires that both organisations take pragmatic and flexible approaches, and learn from past mistakes. Military juntas in... →
Recommendations
The Container Port Performance Index 2023: A Comparable Assessment of Performance based on Vessel Time in Port
23rd July 2024 The Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) measures the time container ships spend in port, making it an important point of reference for... →
Youth and capability development: Domain report
23rd July 2024 Young people are indispensable in the pursuit of inclusive urban development in African cities. By 2050, over half of Africa’s population will be... →
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... →
Statements
AfriForum’s sustained pressure forces DWS to reverse its irrational, race-based decision
23rd July 2024 The civil rights organisation AfriForum’s sustained pressure on the Free State office of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has led to a... →
Special Investigating Unit on seized assets worth R52 million in alleged COVID-19-related corruption case
23rd July 2024 The Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) of the National Prosecuting Authority, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), and the Directorate for Priority Crime... →
President Cyril Ramaphosa assents to Public Procurement Bill
23rd July 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law legislation that aims to create a single framework that regulates public procurement, including... →
President Ramaphosa assents to National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill
23rd July 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa has assented to the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill which streamlines the support services government provided... →
Press Offices
SARS Compliance Cannons Target Undisclosed Secondary Income
23rd July 2024 In South Africa, resident taxpayers with secondary income streams are legally obligated to disclose all their income sources. Failing to do so can... →
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... →
