Headline News
Judge us on what we have done, DA says as it eyes majority win in election 
By: Sashnee Moodley 14th October 2026 The DA is feeling positive ahead of the November local government election, with national spokesperson Jan de Villiers urging voters to judge the... →
Moody’s says South Africa is on right track for rating upgrade
By: Bloomberg 14th October 2026 South Africa is heading in the right direction for its first credit-rating upgrade by Moody’s Ratings since 2009, provided the country’s fiscal... →
Mashatile warns of 'new generation of challenges' as AI, unemployment impact S African workers
By: Thabi Shomolekae 14th October 2026 Deputy President Paul Mashatile declared on Wednesday that while South Africa celebrates its progress in overcoming apartheid, the country and the... →
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Opinions
Radical economic policies in Argentina offer lessons – but not a blueprint – for South Africa
14th October 2026 Economic reform is usually judged by its numbers: inflation, deficits, growth. Less attention goes to the beliefs and habits that decide whether... →
Africa must prepare for AI-powered cyber threats at scale
14th October 2026 Anthropic’s threat report reveals how AI is making cyberattacks and influence campaigns faster, more scalable and harder to detect. Anthropic’s... →
South Africa’s #LGE2026: how your vote is counted – and what if something goes wrong?
14th October 2026 It’s election season in South Africa, and much of the public debate so far has focused on voter numbers, turnouts and predictions of results. How... →
Libya’s arsenals are a blind spot in the Tripoli agreement
14th October 2026 Disbanding militias is key to the country’s reunification, but could lead to weapons stockpiles being trafficked into neighbouring countries. An... →
Recommendations
ActionSA 2026 Local Government Manifesto
13th October 2026 Fixing South Africa starts with fixing local government ActionSA was founded by patriotic South Africans who believe that government must work for... →
Where next for feminist foreign policy on regional multilateralism and human rights?
9th October 2026 As the liberal order faces increasing challenges, and geo-political centres of power shift, regional human rights mechanisms are essential for... →
National Development Banks: policy integration for climate
9th October 2026 National development banks (NDBs) are well placed to turn climate commitments into investment, but are governments using them? Reviewing 222 NDBs... →
The Distance Between Us – Minding the Democratic Governance Gap Beyond the Ballot
7th October 2026 Across both South Africa and Kenya, democracy appears to be facing an increasing paradox. Electoral institutions have become entrenched,... →
Statements
Katlehong shooting: SAPS must account to Parliament for Ekurhuleni bloodshed
14th October 2026 Following the killing of two people and the injury of three others in an alleged drive-by shooting in Katlehong, the Democratic Alliance (DA) is... →
DA launches online portal to report dodgy tenders
14th October 2026 Today, the DA launched a new whistle blower portal where members of the public can submit information about corrupt, fraudulent and suspicious... →
DA heads to Durban High Court to defend eThekwini Water Billboard
14th October 2026 The matter will be heard in the Durban High Court on Thursday, 15 October 2026. The DA has filed papers opposing the court application brought by... →
DA demands investigation into Tshwane’s water tanker mafia
13th October 2026 Today, the DA picketed outside the Gauteng Premier’s office to protest against the water mafia in Tshwane. We have submitted a formal request to... →
Press Offices
Navigating overlapping rights in onshore energy development
14th October 2026 South Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. The country’s recently gazetted Integrated Resource Plan 2025 (IRP 2025)... →
Business rescue: Voting rights not afforded to post-commencement creditors
14th October 2026 On 7 October 2026, the Constitutional Court delivered a unanimous judgment addressing a question on which the High Court and the Supreme Court of... →
Resign first, complain later? The LAC draws the line on constructive dismissal
14th October 2026 Constructive dismissal is not an escape route for employees who are dissatisfied with their working environment, nor does every workplace grievance... →
Sars hits reset on trust penalties: Trustees back in the firing line after earlier reprieve
13th October 2026 The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has resumed issuing final demand letters to trusts with outstanding income tax returns. This brings an end... →
