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High hopes for potentially game-changing technology at platinum group metal mines ![](https://cisp.cachefly.net/template/po2017/images/audio_icon.png)
By: Martin Creamer 2nd July 2024 Development of an innovative new mining method for narrow tabular steep dipping orebodies has reached an advanced stage after four years of effort.... →
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Tear gas, stones and flames as Kenya protesters say 'Ruto must go!'
By: Reuters 2nd July 2024 Riot police fired tear gas grenades and charged at stone-throwing protesters in downtown Nairobi and across Kenya on Tuesday in the most widespread... →
EFF calls for immediate resumption of physical Parliamentary sittings ![](https://cisp.cachefly.net/template/po2017/images/audio_icon.png)
By: Thabi Shomolekae 2nd July 2024 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Tuesday demanded an end to virtual Parliamentary participation, calling for the immediate resumption of... →
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Africa's Trade Potential: Navigating Opportunities Amidst Global Transformations
Updated 29 minutes ago As the world experiences significant economic shifts, Africa is emerging as a promising market for businesses worldwide. Against this backdrop,... →
What South Africans need from political leaders is a commitment to peace
2nd July 2024 Positive change is possible but requires ethical leadership from the new cabinet and a shared vision for a peaceful future. The May 2024 elections... →
Mpox: what to watch out for, treatment and what to worry about
28th June 2024 The new strain of the mpox virus is spreading quickly along the eastern border of the Democratic Republic of Congo and is “the most dangerous yet”,... →
South Africa’s political monopoly has been broken: could it help the economy?
28th June 2024 Over the last decade or so there has been something of a revolution in economics. The long held belief that unfettered markets deliver good... →
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 in Gauteng open to talks despite ANC's non-adherence to Statement of Intent
Updated 25 minutes ago Despite some progress in negotiations today, the DA and ANC have not yet reached agreement on the composition of a government for Gauteng on the... →
PSA cautious about new national executive Cabinet
2nd July 2024 The Public Servants Association (PSA), representing more than 245 000 public-sector employees, acknowledges the announcement of the new national... →
Dr Imran Keeka reappointed as DA KZN Legislature Chief Whip
2nd July 2024 The DA in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Dr Imran Keeka, MPL as Chief Whip of its 11-member Legislature Caucus.... →
Yet Another Botched Gauteng Cabinet Announcement as the ANC and DA Tussle for MEC Positions
2nd July 2024 ActionSA expresses outrage at yet another botched announcement of the Gauteng Provincial Cabinet, which appears to be a troubling continuation of... →
Press Offices
National Health Insurance Impact Survey – Taxpayers Speak Up
Updated 7 minutes 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 9 minutes 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 10 minutes 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... →
Baker McKenzie Grows Africa Transactional Practice with Banking & Finance Team Hire in Johannesburg
Updated 12 minutes ago Global law firm Baker McKenzie announced today that leading Banking & Finance lawyers Phetole Modika and Pitso Kortjaashave joined the Firm as... →