Headline News
South Africa unexpectedly holds rates as it flags growth risks 
By: Bloomberg Updated 5 hours ago The South African Reserve Bank defied expectations and held interest rates steady to support economic growth after revising its inflation forecasts... →
Ramaphosa clears Andrew Chauke to resume DPP duties
By: Thabi Shomolekae 23rd July 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa officially exonerated Gauteng South Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andrew Chauke, following findings by the... →
BLSA warns of ‘reform drift’ as index points to loss of momentum
By: Terence Creamer Updated 6 hours ago Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busisiwe Mavuso has warned of “reform drift” after the latest BLSA Reform Tracker showed that... →
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Opinions
Parallel financial systems are reinventing Africa’s financial landscape
23rd July 2026 The digital revolution has enabled African countries to broaden access to financial services for the benefit of all Africans. Smart phones have... →
South Africans deserve answers on who advises Home Affairs on immigration and who is holding government accountable
23rd July 2026 I have said it before, and I will say it again: “I don’t have a plan for Africa, I have a plan for South Africa.” This statement has never been... →
Rethinking title deeds in former homelands: what do households want?
22nd July 2026 In significant parts of rural South Africa, people occupy land not through formal title deeds but through a system of land allocation rooted in the... →
A sharp fall in gas supplies in 2028 threatens South Africa’s economy: how to manage the fallout
22nd July 2026 South Africans are getting used to the term “gas cliff” as pressure ramps up for action to be taken ahead of expected gas shortages. Natural gas... →
Recommendations
Building the Gaza Strip Anew: Recovery Needs and Priorities, Palestinian Vision and Ownership
23rd July 2026 This research provides a clear and grounded vision for building the Gaza Strip anew in a way that is just, sustainable and within a unified... →
World Investment Report 2026
21st July 2026 Global investment is rising again. But it's becoming more concentrated, more selective and less accessible to many developing countries. The... →
Renewable energy statistics 2026
21st July 2026 The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) produces comprehensive, reliable global datasets. Renewable energy statistics 2026 provides the... →
Powering climate resilience in Francophone West Africa: The role of decentralised renewable energy in supporting essential services
21st July 2026 Francophone West Africa faces a dual challenge of rising climate risks and persistent gaps in electricity access and service quality. As climate... →
Statements
DA submits water crisis dossier to NMB Mayor and Minister of Water and Sanitation
23rd July 2026 The Democratic Alliance has submitted a dossier detailing the extent of the water crisis in Nelson Mandela Bay to Mayor Babalwa Lobishe, the... →
Minister Gayton McKenzie approves departmental financial assistance for both South African Men’s and Women’s National Hockey Teams
23rd July 2026 The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, has approved departmental financial assistance of R3 million to enable both the South... →
Changing the board without changing the law will not fix the PIC
23rd July 2026 The Finance Minister's decision to seek the removal of the remaining non-executive directors is a recognition that governance at the PIC has... →
South Africans deserve answers on who advises Home Affairs on immigration and who is holding government accountable
23rd July 2026 I have said it before, and I will say it again: “I don’t have a plan for Africa, I have a plan for South Africa.” This statement has never been... →
Press Offices
When the key person leaves: What financial services businesses need to know about restraints of trade
23rd July 2026 When a senior advisor or executive walks out the door, especially to join a competitor, your restraint of trade clause is often the only thing... →
A brief overview of the Small Claims Court (2026 update)
23rd July 2026 What is the Small Claims Court? The Small Claims Court (“SCC”) is a court that was established to improve access to justice by providing informal... →
Trusted legal research starts with verified sources
23rd July 2026 Researchers increasingly use artificial intelligence to support research across many fields, including law. While these tools offer speed and... →
Home Affairs expands Trusted Employer Scheme, winning business support for its economic enablement agenda
23rd July 2026 The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has described the expanded Trusted Employer Scheme (TES) as the latest milestone in the Department... →
