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PGM market development has paid dividends, could pay many more, Platinum Day told 
By: Martin Creamer 15th April 2024 The market development aspect of the platinum group metals (PGM) industry is fundamentally key, it was repeatedly stated at last week’s 2024... →
Public consultation key part of law development, but often overlooked – Mavuso
By: Sabrina Jardim 15th April 2024 Following last week’s withdrawal of proposed new visa regulations that would have eased the way for skilled workers to come to South Africa,... →
Chad interim president Deby kicks off campaign for vote set to end junta rule
By: Reuters 15th April 2024 Chad's interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby kicked off his presidential campaign on Sunday for an election next month meant to end three years of... →
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Opinions
Poor governance, not bad luck, is behind SA’s jobs catastrophe
15th April 2024 To address the crisis, SA needs a national government that works hard and doesn’t steal. SA’s deepest and most fundamental crisis is the abject... →
South Africa’s polls unlikely to result in widespread public violence
12th April 2024 South Africa’s 29 May national and provincial elections will be the hardest fought since the birth of the country’s democracy in 1994. Surveys show... →
South Africa’s first election was saved by a Kenyan: the fascinating story of Washington Okumu, the accidental mediator
12th April 2024 What’s sometimes forgotten about the 26-29 April 1994 vote that installed the African National Congress (ANC) government in South Africa is that,... →
Attitudinal shift
12th April 2024 It is estimated that about 2.5 GW of rooftop solar was installed across South Africa last year; a trend that was expected to continue at the start... →
Recommendations
ANC 2024 Election Manifesto
15th April 2024 Over the past 30 years, the people of South Africa, led by the ANC, have been at the forefront of a movement to construct a new South Africa. Our... →
Backstopping multilateral development banks: the fiscal context of callable capital for shareholder governments
12th April 2024 Callable capital is an international treaty obligation with a nominal value of $891 billion across seven major multilateral development banks... →
Nigeria’s fossil fuel subsidy reforms: the welfare effects on households
12th April 2024 The removal of fossil fuel subsidies is critical to limit temperature increases and lower carbon emissions. But doing so can have profound social... →
Supporting livelihoods in displacement: four recommendations for donors, policymakers and practitioners
12th April 2024 Ongoing efforts to find new and innovative ways to support the livelihoods of forcibly displaced persons (FDPs) – refugees, internally displaced... →
Statements
Budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, congestion relief to keep Cape Town moving
15th April 2024 The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate is prioritising road maintenance, public transport, congestion relief and the reconstruction and... →
Over 9 300 jobs supported over Western Cape summer tourism season to date
15th April 2024 Preliminary figures from the first three months (Dec-Feb) of the four-month peak summer tourism season, indicate the arrival of almost half a... →
Scrap the BELA Bill, demands AfriForum Youth members with “donkey boards” around their necks
15th April 2024 During a protest action at the Union Buildings, members of the youth organisation AfriForum Youth today appealed to President Cyril Ramaphosa to... →
Unisa to award honorary doctorate to Dr Esther Mahlangu in recognition of her mathematical prowess
15th April 2024 Dr Esther Mahlangu, a living legend and cultural ambassador for South Africa and the Ndebele people will be awarded an honorary doctorate by the... →
Press Offices
Don’t leave chaos in your wake
15th April 2024 Imagine trying to create a marketing campaign to get people to do their wills. There is probably nothing less exciting than talking about death... →
Large fines show FSCA is focused on enforcement to leave the grey list – a red flag for non-compliant financial services providers as more fines likely
15th April 2024 Gone are the days of box-ticking. The FSCA has imposed penalties on financial services providers for non-compliance with FICA →
Stamping out racially charged misconduct
12th April 2024 A recent Labour Court judgment reaffirms the court's position to support employers that dismiss employees for racial misconduct, whether casual or... →
Vicarious liability claims arising out of sexual harassment and the passage of time
11th April 2024 The High Court recently emphasised the impact of prescription on a claim for vicarious liability arising out of sexual harassment in LM and South... →
