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Ramaphosa calls for peaceful resolution to police standoff with illegal miners 
By: Sashnee Moodley 18th November 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa described the Stilfontein mine as a “crime scene”, on Monday, as he called for a peaceful resolution to the standoff at... →
Affordability and Eskom inefficiencies come under scrutiny as Nersa hearings kick off
By: Terence Creamer Updated 5 hours ago The issues of electricity affordability and Eskom’s inefficiencies emerged as recurring themes as the National Energy Regulator of South Africa... →
HSRC's first GBV report pushes for holistic, long-term solutions
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 6 hours ago The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) on Monday called on Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and People with Disabilities Sindisiwe... →
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South Africa’s G20 Presidency in 2025: A Pivotal Moment for the Country and Africa
18th November 2024 Poverty, unemployment and inequality will top South Africa's G20 presidency agenda. The Group of Twenty (G20) is an intergovernmental economic... →
Great expectations as democracy wins in Botswana
18th November 2024 After nearly six decades of BDP rule, the triumphant UDC government has the tough task of restoring sound governance. Botswana’s 30 October... →
Mozambique’s last stand for democracy?
15th November 2024 After 25 years of electoral fraud and one-party dominance, mass protests are the last resort for the opposition and the public. When Southern... →
Trading in focus
15th November 2024 Few would disagree that aggregators and traders will have an important and increasing role in South Africa’s future electricity market. Even in the... →
Recommendations
The First South African National Gender-Based Violence Study, 2022
18th November 2024 This pivotal study provides insights into GBV prevalence, risk factors, and impacts across South Africa, forming a foundation for targeted... →
A Quality Infrastructure Roadmap for green hydrogen
18th November 2024 This report, supported by the National Metrology Institute of Germany (PTB) and Germany’s Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development... →
Climate Action Support 2024
18th November 2024 The Outcome of the First Global Stocktake at COP28, known as the UAE Consensus, emphasised the urgent need to enhance climate ambition, and called... →
Accelerating an Equitable Transition: Policy Guidelines for Impact
15th November 2024 As record temperatures and worsening climate impacts unfold worldwide, the need for a green transition has never been more pressing. But, if... →
Statements
Metsimaholo’s Water Crisis Demands Immediate Intervention
Updated 5 hours ago The Democratic Alliance (DA) expresses deep concern over the Metsimaholo Local Municipality’s failure to uphold residents’ constitutional right to... →
Minister Leon Schreiber commends Border Management Authority on interception of one of Interpol’s most wanted fugitives
Updated 6 hours ago The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Leon Schreiber, commends the Border Management Authority (BMA) on the apprehension of one of Interpol’s most... →
President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Rio de Janeiro to lead South Africa’s participation at the G20 Leaders' Summit
18th November 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa has this evening ,16 November 2024, arrived in the Federative Republic of Brazil to lead South Africa's participation... →
NERSA hearings: DA's protest smacks of opportunism and hypocrisy
18th November 2024 The GOOD Party, has noted the irony and hypocrisy of the DA protesting outside the first NERSA hearing in Cape Town today. We fully agree that the... →
Press Offices
Sars writes-off R36.15-billion in taxpayer debt!
Updated 7 hours ago The latest SARS Annual Report demonstrates the revenue collector’s willingness to permanently, or temporarily, write-off taxpayer debt, with a... →
Justice for Privacy
18th November 2024 High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg case number 2021/28121, between KS and AM (first respondent) SHM (second... →
A year of excellence: Webber Wentzel’s Forensic Services team marks a milestone
18th November 2024 A year ago, Webber Wentzel strengthened its commitment to providing top-tier forensic services by establishing a dedicated Forensic Services team.... →
Machine managers: AI monitoring in the South African workplace
18th November 2024 The impact of AI on the workplace is a rapidly evolving field of study, and South Africa can look to other countries, where cutting edge AI... →
