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Madlanga report recommends suspension of Shadrack Sibiya, others 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th August 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the extensive recommendations and referrals detailed in the Second Interim Report of the Judicial Commission of... →
Lamola threatens legal action over Dlamini-Zuma’s election-buying claims
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th August 2026 Minister of International Relations and Cooperation and ANC NEC member Ronald Lamola has issued a strong demand to ANC veteran Dr Nkosazana... →
NSFAS accuses former board member of stealing laptops meant for needy schools
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th August 2026 In a significant move towards organisational accountability, employees of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme have officially opened a... →
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Important signals
Updated 7 hours ago Recent interventions by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and the National Treasury have helped shed light on issues that had hitherto been allowed... →
Sweet smell of success: how South Africa overtook Spain as the world's largest citrus exporter by volume
6th August 2026 Last year, South Africa overtook Spain to become the world’s largest exporter of citrus. It marked a turning point in the world’s citrus industry... →
Burundi refugees talk about life in South Africa after their long journey: hope and heartbreak side by side
6th August 2026 Over 250 000 people were registered as asylum seekers and refugees – people displaced by force – in South Africa in 2024. About 4% of them were... →
Rampant kidnappings spread fear and insecurity in Madagascar
6th August 2026 Curbing this violent crime wave could make or break the transitional government – and solutions will require more than military deployment.... →
Recommendations
Evaluation of Global Health Days 2019–2023: Executive summary
6th August 2026 WHO's mandate includes raising awareness about global health issues and mobilising support for action globally, regionally and nationally. One... →
World Development Report 2026: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence
6th August 2026 The World Development Report 2026 assesses what artificial intelligence (AI), as a general-purpose technology, means for 5.6-billion people living... →
Inequality Toolkit: A Guide to Influencing for Inequality Reduction
6th August 2026 Globally and in many countries, economic inequality – the gap between the richest and the rest of society – is at alarmingly high levels and often... →
What makes finance ministry officials tick
6th August 2026 A survey of 142 finance ministry officials across low- and middle-income countries reveals how they navigate competing budget demands, and who they... →
Statements
DA tables motion of no confidence against Tshwane Speaker
6th August 2026 The DA in Tshwane today submitted a motion of no confidence against the Speaker of the Tshwane Council, Mncedi Ndzwanana. A recent High Court... →
ActionSA demands immediate termination of employment of Julius Mkhwanazi
6th August 2026 ActionSA calls on the Ekurhuleni City Manager, Katlego Lerutla, to effect immediate termination of the employment of suspended Ekurhuleni Deputy... →
Ground Work Collective opens national volunteer registration Drive: Calls on 7 000 South Africans to help protect democracy
6th August 2026 With South Africa's 2026 Local Government Elections fast approaching, Ground Work Collective has officially opened registrations for its Protect... →
NSFAS opens a case of theft against former board member
6th August 2026 Today, employees of the National Student Fund Aid Scheme (NSFAS) opened a case of theft against former board member for stealing laptops earmarked... →
Press Offices
Are written warnings legally required before dismissal
Updated 7 hours ago Many people assume that final written warnings work like American baseball: three strikes, and you are out. It is a common misconception in the... →
Working from home: Can employers withhold pay over office attendance?
Updated 7 hours ago In National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers obo Cesiko / South African Human Rights Commission [2024] 8 BALR 869 (CCMA), the Commission... →
SARS proposes procedural framework for customs voluntary disclosure relief
6th August 2026 On 4 August 2026, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) published draft rules for public comment proposing the procedural framework that will... →
Indemnities and indemnity clauses in contracts – A practical legal analysis
6th August 2026 Most commercial contracts contain indemnity clauses. Yet, despite their prevalence, relatively few contracting parties have a clear and structured... →
