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An ACDP govt promises safety, respect and a return of the death penalty if elected ![](https://cisp.cachefly.net/template/po2017/images/audio_icon.png)
By: Sashnee Moodley 19th April 2024 The African Christian Democracy Party is underscoring its commitment to a safer South Africa for citizens and investors, with an emphasis on... →
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By: Sashnee Moodley 19th April 2024 The Labour Party wants the Constitutional Court to find in its favour to postpone the date of the upcoming elections to July or August, citing... →
Risk sensitive South African rand weakens as geopolitical tensions bite ![](https://cisp.cachefly.net/template/po2017/images/audio_icon.png)
By: Reuters 19th April 2024 South Africa's rand weakened in volatile trading early on Friday, as reports of an Israeli attack on Iran sapped risk sentiment and sent currency... →
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Opinions
South Africa’s electricity crisis: a series of failures over 30 years have left a dim legacy
19th April 2024 In 1994, apartheid ended and the African National Congress (ANC) won South Africa’s first ever democratic elections, promising “Electricity for... →
Mixed outlook
19th April 2024 The recent period of decreased loadshedding has been met with tremendous scepticism by a South African public who have been burnt more times over... →
How to end hunger in sub-Saharan Africa: fight inequality, gender imbalances and climate change
18th April 2024 A greater part of Africa’s population can’t afford a healthy diet than any other regional population. Food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa is... →
Can dialogue rescue South Sudan from a perpetual transition?
18th April 2024 As in 2022, elections could again be postponed. What should the proposed dialogue do differently to break the cycle? The feasibility of South... →
Recommendations
ACDP 2024 Election Manifesto
19th April 2024 We all want a South Africa with a vibrant, healthy economy; where jobs and opportunities are in abundance, and where everyone is able to benefit... →
Private Equity in Africa: The role of the African Development Bank
19th April 2024 Since 1997, the African Development Bank has been at the forefront of supporting businesses in Africa through private equity funds. Private equity... →
Trade and Development Report Update (April 2024)
19th April 2024 The report forecasts global economic growth to 2.6% in 2024, barely above the 2.5% threshold commonly associated with a recessionary phase. This... →
Aid under pressure: 3 accelerating shifts in official development assistance
19th April 2024 Official Development Assistance (ODA) is more than just cash. It is a powerful way to make a difference where it matters most. It is aimed at... →
Statements
Happy Birthday, RISE Mzansi – 1 year of building a political movement and alternative for, by and with the people
19th April 2024 It is exactly one-year since RISE Mzansi was born as a people-centred, alternative political movement rooted in communities, working with and for... →
DA prohibited from doing Parliamentary oversight at Rahima Moosa hospital
19th April 2024 Yesterday morning, the DA was hindered from doing Parliamentary oversight by the acting CEO of Rahima Moosa Mother and Child hospital in Gauteng,... →
Ad Hoc Committee Oo General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill in the NCOP invites public submissions on further matters related to Bill
19th April 2024 The General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill (GILAB), which is being considered by the Ad Hoc Committee on GILAB in the National Council of... →
African Development Bank, Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) combat money laundering and terrorism financing in Africa through new project
19th April 2024 The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) on Thursday... →
Press Offices
Choosing Your “A-Team” in Tax Debt Write-Off Negotiations – Protection of Legal Privilege
19th April 2024 Stemming from SARS’ recent Revenue Result Announcement, and the pre-cursors of new compliance and collection initiatives over the last 5 years,... →
Remote working and the South African ‘digital nomad visa’
18th April 2024 In the third article in our employee mobility series, we highlighted the opportunity for South Africa to become a jurisdiction of choice for... →
Exploring the connection between the South African immigration system and job creation
17th April 2024 In recent years, South Africa has seen a significant influx of immigrants from various African countries, as well as other parts of the world. This... →
Sexism in the workplace
16th April 2024 Sexism in the workplace, although a serious issue, is not automatically a cause for dismissal. Context is everything when determining how to... →