Headline News
Politicians laud voter registration drive with surge in registrations by youth, women 
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 6 hours ago Politicians have hailed the conclusion of the final voter registration weekend as a definitive reaffirmation of public faith in South Africa’s... →
Amnesty International demands govt action on rising anti-migrant vigilantism
By: Thabi Shomolekae 4th August 2026 Amnesty International South Africa has urged government to immediately stop vigilante groups from targeting migrants and businesses, citing a rise... →
Treasury says infrastructure bonds to become permanent part of funding activity
By: Terence Creamer Updated 6 hours ago National Treasury director-general Dr Duncan Pieterse says there is strong interest from institutional investors to support government’s public... →
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Opinions
SADC’s 2026 summit must tackle migration head-on
Updated 6 hours ago The 17 August meeting in Durban should turn shared history and economic interdependence into coordinated action against xenophobia. South Africa’s... →
How white farmers still dominate land ownership in South Africa in spite of land reform – new research
3rd August 2026 More than 30 years after South Africa achieved democracy it remains one of the world’s most unequal countries. The democratic transition has not... →
South Africa’s privacy laws are evolving, but vulnerable people are being left behind
3rd August 2026 Imagine receiving a message from your bank about suspicious activity on your account, only to discover that someone has accessed your personal... →
Africa shaped the global 2030 development agenda. How it can influence what comes next
3rd August 2026 All United Nations member states adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015. They cover poverty, health, education, inequality,... →
Recommendations
Operation Vulindlela Q1 2026 progress report
31st July 2026 Operation Vulindlela (OV) Phase II is a joint initiative of the Presidency and National Treasury to accelerate the implementation of structural... →
Country Focus Report 2026 - South Africa - Mobilizing South Africa’s Development Financing at Scale in a Fragmented World
31st July 2026 Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in South Africa improved modestly to 1.1% in 2025, up from 0.5% in 2024, thanks to recovery in agriculture... →
UNCTAD Annual Report 2025
31st July 2026 The year 2025 was a defining one for UNCTAD. It was the year of our sixteenth ministerial-level conference, the first held in Geneva since our... →
2026 African Youth Survey
29th July 2026 The newly released 2026 African Youth Survey reveals a massive economic and political divide: while youth optimism across Africa has bounced back... →
Statements
Diesel price increase will be felt across the economy
4th August 2026 The fuel price adjustment effective from midnight remains a challenge for consumers who were hopeful of a significant fuel price reduction.... →
Ground Work Collective launches protect our democracy programme
4th August 2026 With South Africa heading into highly competitive local government elections on 4 November, Ground Work Collective will launch its Protect Our... →
AfriForum presents arguments against Expropriation Act in Cape High Court
4th August 2026 AfriForum’s legal battle to challenge the constitutionality of the Expropriation Act began today in the Western Cape High Court in Cape Town.... →
Committee welcomes the appointment of members of National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide
4th August 2026 Parliament, Monday, 3 August 2026 – The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s... →
Press Offices
What must happen when bullying happens in the workplace?
Updated 7 hours ago What should employees do if they feel like they are experiencing bullying or any other form of harassment in the workplace and what duties do... →
Relocating to South Africa: A guide to the tax consequences
4th August 2026 South Africa is increasingly attracting people who are choosing to relocate, return or spend a greater portion of the year in the country. Whether... →
Understanding Estoppel in South African law: Requirements, types and practical application
4th August 2026 The doctrine of estoppel is an important principle in South African law that promotes fairness and good faith in legal relationships. It prevents a... →
VDP interest relief at last: The Medtronic fix
4th August 2026 The Voluntary Disclosure Programme (“VDP”) has, for more than a decade, been one of the most effective compliance mechanisms available to taxpayers... →
