Headline News
DA wants clarity on Sassa CEO’s suspension 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 19th December 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Western Cape on Thursday called on Social Development Minister Nokuzola Tolashe to provide clarity on the... →
Network Statement a major step in rail reform – B4SA
By: Schalk Burger 20th December 2024 Industry organisation Business for South Africa (B4SA) welcomes the release of the Network Statement as an exciting and significant milestone in... →
Ramaphosa assents to National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Bill
By: Thabi Shomolekae 19th December 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday assented to the National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Bill, which provides for nuclear safety oversight,... →
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2024 Year in Review: The political trends that shaped Africa at the quarter century mark
11th December 2024 Political developments in 2024 were largely extensions of events from the previous year and further back into the past. Key elections, though... →
Securing Africa’s food security against new challenges
11th December 2024 Spurred by conflict crises that interrupt agricultural activities and climate change that is compromising food production, efforts to make Africa... →
Ghana’s president John Mahama makes a comeback – what lies ahead
10th December 2024 John Dramani Mahama, Ghana’s incoming president, has won a chance to rewrite his legacy. He was voted out of office in 2016 by what was then the... →
COP29 failed Africa – what went wrong with the climate financing bid and what happens next
10th December 2024 The United Nations’ 29th annual climate change conference of the parties, COP29, ended with countries from the global north committing... →
Recommendations
The Untapped Potential of Great Green Wall Voluntary Carbon Market Projects: Unlocking Opportunities for Sahelian Communities
6th December 2024 Situated on the frontline of climate change and desertification, the Sahel is one of the regions most affected by extreme heat, land degradation... →
Trade facilitation report: driving African trade through digitalisation
5th December 2024 The Trade Facilitation Report is the inaugural knowledge report by TradeMark Africa (TMA). It was launched in Kigali, Rwanda, on 3 December 2024 at... →
Transboundary adaption to climate change: governing flows of water, energy, food and people
5th December 2024 Climate change alters transboundary flows that are essential for people and nature, including flows of water, people, energy, and food.... →
World Bank report says eradicating structural inequalities key to opportunities for sub-Saharan Africa
By: Thabi Shomolekae 5th December 2024 Co-author of a new World Bank report Gabriela Inchauste has pointed out that by tackling structural inequalities, sub-Saharan Africa has the... →
Statements
The IFP Announces the Passing of Honourable Mayor of Nkandla Local Municipality
17th December 2024 The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has received with profound sadness the heartbreaking news of the passing of the Mayor of Nkandla, Comrade... →
Premier Phophi Ramathuba congratulates IEC for Successful Thabazimbi Elections
13th December 2024 The Limpopo Provincial Government has congratulated the Limpopo Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for running a peaceful and successful... →
Mdluli trial to start soon and must see justice done
13th December 2024 The DA notes that the long-awaited trial date for former Gauteng crime intelligence boss, Richard Mdluli, is set for April 2025. Mdluli and his... →
Setting the Record Straight: Tshwane Continues to Make Strides on Historic DA Debt
13th December 2024 ActionSA would like to clear the record on a seemingly misleading headline published by Rekord - "Tshwane debt mushrooms to R27bn". This headline,... →
Press Offices
How far must an employer go to reasonably accommodate an employee’s religious convictions?
10th December 2024 In terms of section 187(2)(a) of the Labour Relations Act 1995 (LRA), a dismissal based on unfair discrimination may be fair if the reason for... →
Formula 1 racing ready to make a pit stop in South Africa
10th December 2024 Rumours are rife that South Africa's iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit could be gearing up to host Formula 1 racing again. Kyalami hosted its first... →
Visa extension for Zimbabweans, but what about other foreigners?
10th December 2024 The Minister of Home Affairs recently announced a further extension for Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders. The extension is until 28 November... →
The year of the will
10th December 2024 There is a drive underway to encourage a new way of thinking about money. It has surprisingly little to do with income and expenses, traditionally... →
