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Expanding, transforming South Africa’s agricultural base a must – Ramaphosa 
By: Sabrina Jardim 12th October 2026 South Africa’s population continues to grow and with it, so does the demand for food. Being reliant on the productive capacity of a relatively... →
Sibiya ‘dishonourably discharged’ from SAPS
By: Creamer Media Reporter Updated 7 hours ago The South Africa Police Service (SAPS) on Monday confirmed that Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya has been dishonourably discharged, following a... →
Former Home Affairs officials arrested for issuing fraudulent passports to non-nationals
By: Creamer Media Reporter 12th October 2026 Two former Home Affairs officials have been arrested for fraudulently issuing South African passports to foreign nationals for up to R100 000 each.... →
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Opinions
Navi Pillay’s Nobel peace prize is a vote of confidence in a global legal order under fire
12th October 2026 The awarding of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to distinguished South African jurist and international judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay is about more... →
Thabo Mbeki’s legacy in South Africa: stronger government but a blurred line between state and party
12th October 2026 Evaluating national leaders is a difficult task. Citizens often judge presidents and prime ministers by simple measures like economic growth during... →
South Africa need not wait for corruption convictions
12th October 2026 The country has several powerful tools to prevent corruption before more damage is done. Why aren’t they being used? For many South Africans,... →
Sol Plaatje at 150: why a pioneering South African change‑maker still inspires today
9th October 2026 On 9 October 1876, Solomon Tshekisho “Sol” Plaatje was born in the rural interior of what is now South Africa. He was raised in a Setswana-speaking... →
Recommendations
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,... →
Electing Councillors – A Guide to Municipal Elections
7th October 2026 The Dullah Omar Institute has produced a very comprehensive guide to the forthcoming Local Government Elections. Among other things it deals with... →
Statements
New eNCA/MarkData poll confirms DA surge as party leads in most metros
12th October 2026 I welcome today's eNCA/MarkData poll showing the DA ahead of the ANC in both Ekurhuleni and Nelson Mandela Bay. These findings track closely with... →
Nobel Peace Prize honours Navi Pillay for lifelong commitment to human rights, justice and accountability
12th October 2026 Reacting to the news that South African international jurist and human rights defender Navi Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize,... →
DA wins legal battle to restore stability in Theewaterskloof
12th October 2026 The Democratic Alliance has won an important victory for the residents of Theewaterskloof, successfully overturning the unlawful attempt by ANC, PA... →
The Return of the Imagination
12th October 2026 Remarks by Dr Mvulane Moloi, Director, at the Relaunch of Funda Community College, 10 October 2026 To the elders and luminaries in this hall, and I... →
Press Offices
SARS cracks down on VAT refund fraud: 14 accused in R3.99-million tax fraud investigation
12th October 2026 A coordinated law enforcement operation spanning three provinces has resulted in 14 accused appearing in court over an alleged R3.99-million VAT... →
South Africa's electricity market is being rewired at pace, and so are the rules of project finance
12th October 2026 The Department of Electricity and Energy has published the Electricity Sector Market Transformation Position Paper, 2026 (the Position Paper), the... →
The AI disclosure gap: Are insureds telling insurers enough?
12th October 2026 The pattern of commercial innovation in business is familiar: adopt new technology, discover its exposures, and then look to the insurance market... →
R65-million tax deduction rejected: Tax court sends warning to companies funding related-party expenses
9th October 2026 A recent Tax Court judgment has delivered a multimillion-rand reminder to South African businesses that paying another company's expenses, does not... →
