Headline News
IEC shifts focus to election day as it records over 700 000 new voters 
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 6 hours ago The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has officially shifted its full attention to final election day preparations following what it describes... →
Petrol prices to decrease by 52c a litre, but diesel prices to increase by up to R1.38 a litre
By: Creamer Media Reporter 3rd August 2026 The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has revealed that the price of Petrol 93 and Petrol 95 will decrease by 52c a litre from... →
Transmission assets should be transferred to TSO at ‘appropriate point in future’
By: Terence Creamer Updated 6 hours ago Eskom board chairperson Mteto Nyati has struck a somewhat cautious tone regarding the timing of the transfer of the utility’s transmission assets... →
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Opinions
How white farmers still dominate land ownership in South Africa in spite of land reform – new research
Updated 6 hours ago 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
Updated 6 hours ago 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
Updated 6 hours ago All United Nations member states adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015. They cover poverty, health, education, inequality,... →
Boko Haram’s Cameroonian commanders are extending the group’s reach
Updated 6 hours ago Boko Haram’s growing reliance on its Cameroonian leaders is fuelling attacks in the country and strengthening the group’s resilience. Boko Haram is... →
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
Claims of 'some achievements' by Presidential Johannesburg Working Group ignore the reality faced by residents and businesses
Updated 7 hours ago RISE Mzansi notes that The Presidency, in written reply to a parliamentary question, has claimed "some achievements" as a result of the... →
ActionSA takes its fight for working municipalities beyond Gauteng's metros
3rd August 2026 For too long, Gauteng politics has been dominated by what happens in Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni. Meanwhile, communities in Sedibeng and... →
The just energy transition is gathering pace and creating opportunity
3rd August 2026 Dear Fellow South African, On the Mpumalanga highveld, between the towns of Bethal, Davel and Morgenzon, are powerful symbols of South Africa’s... →
The R31 Million Question: DA to question Minister McKenzie on FIFA spending
3rd August 2026 On Tuesday, 4 August, Minister Gayton McKenzie and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture will account to Parliament on its FIFA World Cup 2026... →
Press Offices
When can a creditor apply to liquidate a company? Understanding your rights under South African law
Updated 7 hours ago For many businesses, unpaid debts can significantly affect cash flow, operations, and long-term sustainability. While ordinary debt collection... →
Your website has five legal documents. Do you actually need them?
3rd August 2026 Launching a website is an exciting milestone for any business. Whether you are selling products, offering professional services, or simply creating... →
Settling before the tax dispute: What the new compliance agreement means for businesses in Mauritius
3rd August 2026 Businesses that have undergone an audit by the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA), or may face one in the future, should take note of a significant... →
Misuse of artificial intelligence spells business suicide
31st July 2026 Just 3 decades ago South Africa, the Rainbow Nation was the toast of the world. Now our people and our businesses are struggling to survive, and... →
