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Pretoria pushes back against US criticism on diplomatic engagements 
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 3 hours ago South Africa has issued a formal rebuke following critical remarks made by US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III regarding the African nation's... →
South Africa producer inflation accelerates to 7.8% y/y in May
By: Reuters Updated 6 hours ago South Africa's producer inflation quickened to 7.8% year on year in May, up from 4.8% in April, statistics agency data showed on Thursday. The... →
June 30 protest not protected under Labour Relations Act, Seifsa warns workers
By: Schalk Burger Updated 3 hours ago The June 30 national shutdown protest action being planned by anti-illegal-immigration group March & March is not a protected action in terms of... →
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Four ways disinformation about migration is circulating in South Africa
Updated 6 hours ago In 2026, anti-migrant groups have organised dozens of protests and demonstrations across South Africa, calling for stricter action against... →
How a basic solar grant brought cheaper electricity to one shack settlement in South Africa
Updated 7 hours ago In South Africa, 47% of the national population is energy poor, meaning that they spend more than 10%-15% of their income on power and still do not... →
New maritime task force puts Gulf of Guinea unity to the test
Updated 7 hours ago The Combined Maritime Task Force takes aim at piracy and other crimes affecting 26 diverse countries from Senegal to Angola. A new rapid response... →
Fossil fuels still dominate in Africa’s electricity future – study tracks 3 139 power plants
24th June 2026 Only about 57% of the people in Africa have access to electricity, the vast majority of them in sub-Saharan Africa. To meet the United Nations goal... →
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Ending Impunity and Inequality
19th June 2026 41 G7 energy-billionaires have increased their wealth by $23.5-billion since the unlawful US and Israel war against Iran began, reveals new Oxfam... →
Energy Transition Index 2026
19th June 2026 Despite record global energy investment reaching $3.3 trillion, energy transition progress is fragmenting as geopolitical tensions, infrastructure... →
Gender equality and the climate crisis: resolutions at the Human Rights Council
19th June 2026 Since 2008, the Human Rights Council (HRC) has brought a human rights lens to climate action, playing a leading role in analysing and recognising... →
Eight considerations for adaptation finance quality discussions
19th June 2026 The past two years have seen the international community make a number of commitments to scale up climate finance flows, particularly to... →
Statements
DA congratulates Bafana Bafana on historic World Cup achievement
Updated 6 hours ago The Democratic Alliance (DA) congratulates Bafana Bafana on their outstanding 1-0 victory over South Korea and on securing a place in the FIFA... →
NPA’s pursuit of a plea deal with Cat Matlala is a betrayal of accountability
Updated 6 hours ago The Democratic Alliance notes with grave concern reports that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is negotiating a plea agreement with... →
Xolani Khumalo found not guilty as court upholds the rule of law
Updated 6 hours ago The court has found Cllr Xolani Khumalo not guilty on all charges, confirming that justice has prevailed. ActionSA has maintained a firm position... →
SACP welcomes the UN independent commission’s confirmation that the apartheid Israeli regime continues to commit genocide and other atrocities
Updated 6 hours ago The South African Communist Party (SACP) welcomes the UN independent commission’s confirmation that the apartheid Israeli regime continues to... →
Press Offices
Mauritius: Statutory demand - legal framework and recent court developments
25th June 2026 A statutory demand is a formal demand for payment of a debt served by a creditor on its debtor in a standard and prescribed form, under the... →
Constitutional Court confirms: Recycled gold that has undergone prior manufacturing is not zero-rated for VAT
24th June 2026 On 23 June 2026, the Constitutional Court delivered a unanimous judgment in Lueven Metals (Pty) Ltd v Commissioner for the South African Revenue... →
Dismissal on an ‘unexpressed allegation’ – the scope of competent verdicts
24th June 2026 The Labour Appeal Court (LAC) recently handed down a judgment confirming the validity of competent verdicts flowing from acts of misconduct by an... →
SARS extends auto-assessment correction deadline
24th June 2026 The South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) has issued a further notice ahead of the 2026 filing season, extending the date by which taxpayers who... →
