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DA convinced parties in GNU will find solutions on divergence

By: Thabi Shomolekae     Updated 48 minutes ago Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen noted that while the Government of National Unity (GNU) has on the whole met the requirement for... 

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Joburg Crisis Alliance calls for mayor’s resignation

By: Thabi Shomolekae     Updated 1 hour 57 minutes ago With the decline in citizen confidence and trust in the leadership of City of Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda, residents, under the banner of... 

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MK Party becomes official opposition in Parly, Hlophe becomes leader

By: Thabi Shomolekae     Updated 2 hours 32 minutes ago The National Assembly (NA) Rules Committee announced on Friday that the uMkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP) is the official opposition party in... 

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144 South Africans with mental disability died in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. Lessons from the inquest judgment

Updated 2 hours 25 minutes ago A South African high court ruling marks an important milestone in holding public officials to account for their decisions. As a result of the... 

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The HIV epidemic 40 years on: 5 essential reads on breakthroughs, blind spots and new challenges

Updated 2 hours 27 minutes ago 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... 

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South Africa could build a united front on a just transition

Updated 2 hours 30 minutes ago 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... 

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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... 

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Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) - Annual Report 2023

Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) - Annual Report 2023

Updated 2 hours 47 minutes ago In 2023, SEFA solidified its role as the leading energy transition facility in Africa. The year marked an important milestone with the closure of... 

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WHO's response to health emergencies: annual report 2023

Updated 2 hours 49 minutes ago In 2023, the World Health Organization was responding to 72 health emergencies, including 19 grade-3 emergencies which required the highest level... 

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Updated 2 hours 53 minutes ago With the rising social, economic, and humanitarian consequences of extreme weather events such as floods and heatwaves, countries need to double... 

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Updated 2 hours 55 minutes ago As the world grapples with rapid technological advancements, demographic shifts and evolving consumer expectations, the landscape of financial... 

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South Africa: New administration must turn promises into action 

Updated 41 minutes ago 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

SIU recovery of NSFAS funds a welcome development

Updated 51 minutes ago The Deputy Minister Department of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe welcomes the recovery of R112 million in irregular payments from... 

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Assassination attempt on SARS advocate Coreth Naude: an egregious attack on the rule of law and constitutional democracy

Updated 1 hour 57 minutes ago Freedom Under Law notes with deep concern reports of the assassination attempt on SARS advocate, Ms Coreth Naude in Durban yesterday.  It is yet... 

NA Rules Committee recognises uMkhonto Wesizwe Party as the official Opposition

NA Rules Committee recognises uMkhonto Wesizwe Party as the official Opposition

Updated 2 hours 32 minutes ago The National Assembly (NA) Rules Committee has, during its third meeting held on Wednesday evening, resolved to officially recognize uMkhonto... 

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Maintaining South African Bank Accounts and Financial Ties After Emigration

Updated 3 hours ago South Africans who have taken the leap to finalise their cessation of tax residency often overlook the banking regulations and financial... 

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The digitisation of payments in South African agribusiness

Updated 3 hours ago South Africa's digital payments landscape has evolved significantly in recent years and currently consists of various payment methods such as... 

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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... 

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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... 

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