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SACP calls for speedy resolution to impasse on Gauteng cabinet
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 2 hours 49 minutes ago The Gauteng South African Communist Party (SACP) provincial executive committee (PEC) wants a speedy resolution of the current impasse in... →
Energy Regulator rescinds decision on new tariff-setting rules as Eskom prepares to apply for big hike 
By: Terence Creamer Updated 2 hours 50 minutes ago The Energy Regulator has rescinded its approval, made in December, of the so-called Electricity Price Determination Methodology Rules (EPDMR),... →
Renewables component of DRC gold mine’s energy mix to hit 85% next year
By: Martin Creamer Updated 1 hour 22 minutes ago The reputation of the large Kibali gold mine, run by Barrick Gold in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is being significantly enhanced by its... →
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Opinions
South Africa’s new agricultural leadership should focus on getting things done, not designing new policies
Updated 1 hour 30 minutes ago South Africa’s primary agriculture sector accounts for nearly 3% of GDP and about 8% when considering the value of agro-processing. But it can... →
How democracy can work at community level: 3 lessons from a South African protest movement
Updated 1 hour 33 minutes ago Popular protests have surged around the world over the last decade. But do they work? And what lessons can be learnt from communities who have a... →
Why liberation movements fail when they come to power: South Africa and Namibia are cases in point
Updated 1 hour 36 minutes ago Decreased support for the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa’s elections on 29 May was expected. But a decline from 57% to 40% marked... →
Without peace in Ethiopia, transitional justice will be difficult
Updated 1 hour 42 minutes ago A comprehensive cessation of hostilities is necessary for the country to reap the benefits of effective transitional justice. Last month,... →
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 KZN congratulates Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson
Updated 1 hour 23 minutes ago The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal congratulates the newly sworn in Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson. He is one of 6... →
The ANC/EFF/PA coalition in the City of Joburg has no answers for electricity surcharge outrage
Updated 1 hour 32 minutes ago The Democratic Alliance (DA) public representatives have been inundated by calls from concerned citizens regarding the absurd R200 electricity... →
President Joe Biden’s Call with President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa
Updated 1 hour 43 minutes ago President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa to commend the Republic of South Africa for forming a... →
DA vindicated by Public Protector on Tembisa Hospital appointment
Updated 2 hours 35 minutes ago The Democratic Alliance has been vindicated by the Public Protector's finding that there were irregularities in the appointment of the late Dr... →
Press Offices
Priyesh Daya appointed as a member of the prestigious ICC International Court of Arbitration
Updated 1 hour 24 minutes ago Priyesh Daya, a partner at Webber Wentzel, a leading law firm in South Africa, was recently appointed as a member of the International Chamber of... →
National Health Insurance Impact Survey – Taxpayers Speak Up
Updated 5 hours 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 5 hours 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 5 hours 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... →
