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GDP increased by 0.5% in the first quarter – Stats SA 
By: Creamer Media Reporter 9th June 2026 South Africa’s GDP increased by 0.5% in the first quarter, following an increase of 0.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, Statistics South Africa... →
ActionSA threatens legal action over ‘SAPS secrecy’ on Phala Phala records
By: Thabi Shomolekae 9th June 2026 ActionSA has launched an internal appeal against the South African Police Service after the law enforcement agency rejected its Promotion of Access... →
Eskom Restructuring Task Team outlines terms of reference for creation of TSO
By: Terence Creamer 9th June 2026 The Eskom Restructuring Task Team (ERTT) has outlined the terms of reference guiding its deliberations on the establishment of an independent... →
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South African telescope detects record‑breaking signal from the early universe
9th June 2026 Astronomers using the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa have discovered the most distant hydroxyl megamaser ever detected, opening a new... →
The hunt for a new Ebola vaccine: two scientists explain the challenges
9th June 2026 The ongoing Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda has now killed 61 people, with 359 confirmed cases. The... →
Internet access is unequal in South Africa’s economic powerhouse: survey shows race and income mark the digital divide
8th June 2026 Digital technologies create great opportunities, but the transformation they offer isn’t equally within reach of everyone. Access is determined by... →
When global trade becomes a weapon, how can African economies protect themselves?
8th June 2026 “Today, everyone recognises that trade is as much a security issue as an economic one.” European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde made... →
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Strait of Hormuz Disruptions: The burden of oil price shocks on vulnerable economies
9th June 2026 Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are sending shockwaves through the global energy system. Vulnerable economies are on the front line: of 75... →
Earth Observation: Unlocking the $700 Billion Opportunity
9th June 2026 Earth observation (EO) is becoming a critical source of intelligence for leaders navigating a world increasingly shaped by climate risk,... →
The Regenerative Blue Economy: Pathways to Prosperity
9th June 2026 Marine ecosystems continue to degrade under pressure from warming seas, rising tides, pollution and overuse, undermining the long-term well-being... →
Four Futures for Powering Growth in the New Economy: Energy and Competitiveness in 2035
9th June 2026 Four Futures for Powering Growth in the New Economy: Energy and Competitiveness in 2035 explores how the interplay between legacy and new energy... →
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Geordin Hill-Lewis and DA leadership delegation visits His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini
Updated 3 hours ago Today, I paid a courtesy visit to His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini at Emashobeni Royal Palace in Pongola, together with DA National... →
ANC study groups: PSC advisory note vindicates DA stance
9th June 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) received a letter from the Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC), Professor Somadoda Fikeni, with... →
Police deny ActionSA access to President's affidavit reporting amount stolen at Phala Phala
9th June 2026 The SAPS has declined ActionSA’s PAIA application for access to crucial documentation pertaining to the prosecution of the suspects accused of... →
ActionSA Exposes Serious Discrepancies in SAHRC Hospital Overcrowding Data
9th June 2026 ActionSA Health and Wellness Spokesperson in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature Emma More, has officially responded to the South African Human... →
Press Offices
South Africa: The Constitutional Court provides legal certainty on the reviewability of commercial decisions by private entities
9th June 2026 In its recent judgment in Famous Idea Trading 4 (Pty) Ltd t/a Dely Road Courier Pharmacy v Government Employees Medical Scheme 2026 (4) BCLR 291... →
SARS hits former tax residents with surprise tax bills
9th June 2026 South African expatriates who have previously ceased their South African tax residency are often caught off guard by unexpected additional... →
Shared Parental Leave: When the Law Changed Faster Than the Workplace
9th June 2026 When the Constitutional Court introduced shared parental leave in 2025, South Africa celebrated a major equality victory. But inside workplaces,... →
Understanding the legal impact of unsigned employment contracts, and why silence doesn’t mean casual
9th June 2026 In South African labour law, few phrases are thrown around with as much misplaced confidence as: “He never signed a contract, so he’s just a... →
