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Amnesty International demands SA criminalise femicide to expose ‘hidden’ crisis 

By: Thabi Shomolekae     18th September 2026 Amnesty International South Africa is urgently calling on the State to recognise femicide as a distinct crime, warning that failure to do so leaves... 

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Policing is political, DA says as it offers collaboration in East Rand murders investigation

By: Creamer Media Reporter      18th September 2026 The DA said on Friday that it is willing to work with anybody who “genuinely” wants to take action in delivering justice to the families of the... 

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NSFAS opens 2027 applications, assures ‘major system upgrades’ after returning to board governance 

By: Thabi Shomolekae     18th September 2026 Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela announced on Friday that the 2027 National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) application... 

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18th September 2026 Most South African manufacturers, besides those few companies benefitting from market tailwinds linked to the deadly conflict disrupting shipping... 

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AI has arrived in South Africa’s boardrooms – but company law hasn’t caught up

17th September 2026 AI is beginning to influence how boards of directors make decisions in South African companies. Directors use it to do things like assess financial... 

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Sacred springs of South Africa: pure waters or polluted? We found tiny bits of plastic in the samples we tested

17th September 2026 Across South Africa, natural springs are more than sources of freshwater. Some are places of healing, spiritual cleansing and rituals, where... 

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Instant payments outpace Central Africa’s anti-money laundering controls

17th September 2026 The region has joined an African cross-border payment system built for speed and trade – but it could accelerate financial crime. Sending money... 

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Risk Management, Reimagined: Outlook to 2035

18th September 2026 Organisations face a new, more unpredictable risk landscape, marked by geoeconomic fragmentation, technological disruption, cyber insecurity,... 

 Chief Sustainability Officers' Outlook September 2026

Chief Sustainability Officers' Outlook September 2026

18th September 2026 The inaugural Chief Sustainability Officers’ Outlook captures the perspective of 103 members of the World Economic Forum’s global Chief... 

 The New Global Security Stakeholders: How Public-Private Cooperation Can Advance Security and Stability

The New Global Security Stakeholders: How Public-Private Cooperation Can Advance Security and Stability

18th September 2026 Global security is increasingly complicated by conflicts, technologies and geopolitical developments, underscoring the need for new models of... 

ASEAN Digital Economy Outlook 2026

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18th September 2026 ASEAN is entering a decisive phase in its digital economy journey. Connectivity, digital trade facilitation, cybersecurity and digital payments... 

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DA meets with Police Minister and Acting National Commissioner over SAPS calling audit

18th September 2026 Today, the DA met with Acting Minister of Police Prof Firoz Cachalia and Acting National Commissioner Lieutenant General Dimpane to discuss the... 

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FW de Klerk Foundation welcome Speaker's response on Parliamentary disruption

18th September 2026 The FW de Klerk Foundation welcomes the response from the Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, confirming that our submission on... 

DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga 

Let’s work together to make Gauteng safe

18th September 2026 The Gauteng Provincial Government would do well to step away from political defensiveness and recognise that collaboration is what this moment... 

Freedom Under Law submission to the JSC: Criteria and guildelines for judicial appointment

Freedom Under Law submission to the JSC: Criteria and guildelines for judicial appointment

18th September 2026 On 15 September 2026, pursuant to a settlement agreement reached between FUL and the JSC in the matter FUL v the JSC and Others (case number... 

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No more paper files stacked to the roof: Home Affairs steps up processing of waiver and appeal applications

18th September 2026 Not too long ago, when visiting a Department of Home Affairs (DHA) office you could find a room stacked to the roof with files and paperwork... 

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Constructive dismissal: When an employee's resignation becomes the employer's liability

18th September 2026 Constructive dismissal is often misunderstood by both employers and employees. Unlike a conventional dismissal, the employer does not expressly... 

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A lesson from the bench on employers' understanding of deductions

18th September 2026 Disputes concerning deductions from employee remuneration are relatively common in the workplace. Employers may, for example, suffer financial... 

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Cybercrime across borders: Navigating Africa’s fragmented legislative landscape – Part 2

18th September 2026 In Part one of this series, we detailed the disparity amongst the African countries in mainly Southern Africa and the various approaches to... 

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