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EFF calls for immediate resumption of physical Parliamentary sittings
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... →
GNU Cabinet will increase transparent governance, accountability – FW de Klerk Foundation
By: Thabi Shomolekae 2nd July 2024 The FW de Klerk Foundation on Tuesday expressed confidence in the newly appointed national executive of the Government of National Unity (GNU),... →
Kganyago welcomes Godongwana's reappointment as Finance Minister
By: Bloomberg 2nd July 2024 South African central bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago welcomed the reappointment of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in the new coalition cabinet... →
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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... →
As Kenyan president Ruto ticks off his to-do list from US state visit, we review some of his claims, including on peacekeeping
28th June 2024 On 24 June 2024, US president Joe Biden formally designated Kenya a “major” ally in defence and security, a status almost identical to that enjoyed... →
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
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... →
South African Communist Party Central Committee statement
1st July 2024 The South African Communist Party Central Committee convened its regular, once-every-four-months plenary from Friday to Sunday, 28 to 30 June 2024,... →
Press Offices
Individual Taxpayers to report 'beneficial ownership' information in 2024 tax returns
1st July 2024 As the 2024 Personal Income Tax Filing Season approaches, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has implemented significant updates aimed at... →
Webber Wentzel's rising stars recognised
1st July 2024 At a prestigious glitz and glam gala on 27 June 2024, the Mail & Guardian recognised two rising stars from Webber Wentzel - Ziyanda Sibeko and... →
Outsourcing laws might apply to contractor takeovers
28th June 2024 Section 197 of the LRA requires that, where a business or part thereof is taken over as a going concern the new owner must take over the staff from... →
Protect your Tax Matters – eFiling Fraud, A Growing Concern
28th June 2024 In today’s digital age, cybercrime is advancing at an alarming rate. As technology evolves, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. Unfortunately,... →