Headline News
ANC reiterates ‘system glitches’ as it appeals to IEC to recognise election candidates 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd September 2026 The ANC has formally requested that the Independent Electoral Commission recognise and process candidate details that the party says were... →
Nov polls 'critical turning point' to end corruption, service failures – Amnesty International
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd September 2026 Ahead of the upcoming local government elections scheduled for November 4, Amnesty International South Africa is calling on voters to cast their... →
South Africa may face class action over Sharpeville massacre
By: Bloomberg 3rd September 2026 Survivors of one of the defining events of the anti-apartheid struggle, the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre, and their dependents have applied for... →
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Opinions
Beyond catch-up
Updated 6 hours ago For most South Africans living in the country’s largest cities, the infrastructure backlogs are not only visible but painfully disruptive. Driving... →
Universalism in climate, development contexts
Updated 6 hours ago Universalism is at once apparent and hidden. It is subtle and not so subtle. In short: we must all look alike and discard or suppress our... →
Niger’s failed coup is a warning to the Sahel’s military rulers: those with power must keep their promises
3rd September 2026 Niger’s military regime, led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, faced its most significant challenge on 29 August 2026 since coming to power in... →
UN peace operations review may struggle to deliver for Africa
3rd September 2026 The review report reflects some of Africa’s demands, but major challenges threaten the implementation of its recommendations. The long-awaited... →
Recommendations
Raising Revenue Right: A Roadmap for Domestic Resource Mobilization
1st September 2026 Raising revenue right is a defining challenge for emerging market and developing economies. Tax systems must do three things well: mobilize... →
Annual Report 2025–2026
1st September 2026 The World Economic Forum’s Annual Report outlines the key developments for the organisation in 2025–2026. It brings together our financial and... →
Unlocking battery storage potential for sustainable mini-grid electrification in West Africa
1st September 2026 Western Africa is the second-largest region in Sub-Saharan Africa for the number of people without access to electricity – about 33% of 565-million... →
Enquiry into the fitness of Adv. Masenyane Andrew Chauke, the Director of Public Prosecutions’ fitness to hold office
28th August 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the release to the public of the report of the Nkabinde Panel of Enquiry that probed the fitness to hold... →
Statements
IFP demands urgent political task team probe as two councillor candidates are murdered in seven days
3rd September 2026 The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) is calling for the immediate deployment of the KwaZulu-Natal Political Task Team to investigate, with the utmost... →
DA welcomes Thembinkosi Mjuza as Cape Town Ward 39 Candidate
3rd September 2026 Having seen the DA’s work on the ground, especially in communities where the DA has no ward councillor, Mjuza says the party’s consistent service... →
Solidarity welcomes AGOA extension until 2028
3rd September 2026 Solidarity welcomes last night’s signing of an extension act by US President Donald Trump in the White House, which also extends the African Growth... →
DWS calls for responsible water use as Spring Day celebrations raise concerns about water wastage
3rd September 2026 The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is calling on South Africans to rethink how water is used during celebrations and in everyday life,... →
Press Offices
Engineering loses its top spot as South Africa’s most in-demand skills shift
3rd September 2026 Give us engineers. Over the past five years, that has been the constant refrain from companies across South Africa. According to findings from... →
It is your money. Moving It offshore is your choice - But staying within the exchange control rules matters more than you think
3rd September 2026 You have earned your money. You are entitled to use it at your discretion, including buying an upmarket apartment in a buzzing global city,... →
SARS wins 150% penalty case against taxpayer who incorrectly claimed farming expenses
2nd September 2026 The South African Revenue Service’s (“SARS”) strategy is well established: make it easy and cost-effective for taxpayers to comply with their... →
Winning the battle, but fighting the war against SARS is far from over
2nd September 2026 The recent Tax Court judgment in Taxpayer KG (Pty) Ltd v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (IT 46515 and VAT 22578) [2026] ZATC... →
