Headline News
High Commissioner recalled after controversial Zuma-Gupta meeting in India, new protocol proposed 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 5th August 2026 International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has confirmed that South Africa’s High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal, has been... →
South African private sector growth slows slightly in July, PMI shows
By: Reuters 5th August 2026 South Africa's private sector expanded for a second straight month in July, though at a slightly slower pace as weaker employment growth and... →
Godongwana responds to court judgment declaring PIC CEO’s suspension invalid
By: Sabrina Jardim 5th August 2026 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has noted the High Court judgment declaring the suspension of Public Investment Corporation (PIC) CEO Patrick... →
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Opinions
SADC’s 2026 summit must tackle migration head-on
4th August 2026 The 17 August meeting in Durban should turn shared history and economic interdependence into coordinated action against xenophobia. South Africa’s... →
How white farmers still dominate land ownership in South Africa in spite of land reform – new research
3rd August 2026 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
3rd August 2026 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
3rd August 2026 All United Nations member states adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015. They cover poverty, health, education, inequality,... →
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
President Cyril Ramaphosa pleased with Deputy President’s recovery
5th August 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa is pleased with the recovery of Deputy President Paul Mashatile following a minor surgical procedure. The President... →
ActionSA introduces Blacklist Corrupt Suppliers Bill to give South Africa's debarment regime real teeth
5th August 2026 ActionSA has today introduced the Blacklist Corrupt Suppliers Bill, a Private Member's Bill that seeks to close one of the most significant... →
ActionSA calls for urgent intervention following disruptions at Joburg Water offices
5th August 2026 ActionSA's MMC Candidate for Finance, Mpumi Edward, has expressed serious concern over the continued disruption of services at Joburg Water's... →
Ekurhuleni housing budget blown as projects stall
5th August 2026 Despite spending 104% of its budget in the 2025/26 financial year, the City of Ekurhuleni Department of Human Settlements only managed to achieve... →
Press Offices
Commercial evictions in South African law: A contractual right enforced through process
5th August 2026 The eviction of a commercial tenant in South African law occupies a distinct legal space, shaped less by statute and more by the principles of... →
New proposed responsibility for banks in tax refund screening: Is SARS extending its ‘discretion’ to determine fraudulent refunds?
5th August 2026 The 2026 Draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill is out, and amongst other proposals, appears to be further involving financial institutions... →
Trusted Employer Scheme Phase II sees surge in interest as fast-track work visa programme reopens
5th August 2026 Within days of the Department of Home Affairs launching the second phase of the Trusted Employer Scheme (TES), it is already seeing strong interest... →
The regulation of fixed-term employment contracts under Section 198B of the Labour Relations Act
5th August 2026 Fixed-term employment contracts remain a common feature of the South African labour market, particularly in industries that rely on project-based... →
