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Mixed reactions to Ramaphosa’s opening of Parly address, opposition promises vigilance
By: Thabi Shomolekae 19th July 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa’s opening of Parliament address has been met with praise and criticism from political parties represented in Parliament.... →
FUL links apparent attempt on Sars advocate’s life to her work
By: Thabi Shomolekae 19th July 2024 Freedom Under Law (FUL) said the apparent assassination attempt on South African Revenue Service (Sars) advocate Coreth Naudé’s life has a... →
DA convinced parties in GNU will find solutions on areas of divergence
By: Thabi Shomolekae 19th July 2024 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen noted that while the Government of National Unity has on the whole met the requirement for sufficient... →
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144 South Africans with mental disability died in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. Lessons from the inquest judgment
19th July 2024 A South African high court ruling marks an important milestone in holding public officials to account for their decisions. As a result of the... →
The HIV epidemic 40 years on: 5 essential reads on breakthroughs, blind spots and new challenges
19th July 2024 In June 1981 The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a rare form of pneumonia in young gay men in California. Although they... →
South Africa could build a united front on a just transition
19th July 2024 Could policy convergence on climate change be a ray of hope in the country’s new Government of National Unity? South Africa’s Government of... →
Leveraging firms
19th July 2024 South Africa, everyone agrees, has a growth problem. The country has performed poorly when compared with its middle-income peers for more than a... →
Recommendations
Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) - Annual Report 2023
19th July 2024 In 2023, SEFA solidified its role as the leading energy transition facility in Africa. The year marked an important milestone with the closure of... →
WHO's response to health emergencies: annual report 2023
19th July 2024 In 2023, the World Health Organization was responding to 72 health emergencies, including 19 grade-3 emergencies which required the highest level... →
Accelerating an Equitable Transition: A Data-Driven Approach
19th July 2024 With the rising social, economic, and humanitarian consequences of extreme weather events such as floods and heatwaves, countries need to double... →
The Future of Financial Advice
19th July 2024 As the world grapples with rapid technological advancements, demographic shifts and evolving consumer expectations, the landscape of financial... →
Statements
SAPS must investigate Malema, Shivambu and the EFF as an organised crime enterprise
19th July 2024 The planned and repeated fraud, corruption and money laundering offences allegedly committed by EFF leaders Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu may... →
South Africa: New administration must turn promises into action
19th July 2024 The new administration must demonstrate its ability to provide basic services and uphold human rights for all residents of South Africa, Amnesty... →
SIU recovery of NSFAS funds a welcome development
19th July 2024 The Deputy Minister Department of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe welcomes the recovery of R112 million in irregular payments from... →
Assassination attempt on SARS advocate Coreth Naude: an egregious attack on the rule of law and constitutional democracy
19th July 2024 Freedom Under Law notes with deep concern reports of the assassination attempt on SARS advocate, Ms Coreth Naude in Durban yesterday. It is yet... →
Press Offices
Maintaining South African Bank Accounts and Financial Ties After Emigration
19th July 2024 South Africans who have taken the leap to finalise their cessation of tax residency often overlook the banking regulations and financial... →
The digitisation of payments in South African agribusiness
19th July 2024 South Africa's digital payments landscape has evolved significantly in recent years and currently consists of various payment methods such as... →
Changes on the Horizon for ESG Disclosures in South Africa
17th July 2024 Boards should be aware of changes that are on the horizon to South Africa's ESG reporting landscape, including the potential incorporation of the... →
Sars bolstering audit and prosecution power to target non-compliant high wealth taxpayers
16th July 2024 High-Wealth taxpayers naturally equate to high tax collections, but no matter how much money you have, you cannot afford to be non-compliant with a... →