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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Opinions
South Africa’s civil service should be restructured, but a plan to reward early retirement won’t solve the problem – economist
11th November 2024 South Africa’s finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, announced in his October mid-term budget policy statement that cabinet had approved funding for... →
Jobs of the future: South Africa has major gaps in skills needed to shape the green economy
11th November 2024 Globally, there’s a shortage of people with the expertise and skills needed to drive the transition towards a green economy – known as green... →
Are Southern Africa’s former liberation movements going out of fashion?
11th November 2024 In this month’s election, Namibia’s SWAPO ruling party could go the way of the ANC, BDP or perhaps FRELIMO. The main unstated aim of the Former... →
Private embrace
8th November 2024 Building much-needed public infrastructure and scaling up private sector participation in the delivery of such infrastructure emerged as the key... →
Recommendations
Public Protector report on Emfuleni Local Municipality
4th October 2024 Report no. 16 of 2024/25 on an investigation into allegations of undue delay by the functionaries of Emfuleni Local Municipality to restore water... →
Public Protector's Department of Correctional Services report relating to the escape of Thabo Bester
4th October 2024 Report no. 11 of 2024/25 on an investigation into allegations of improper conduct by the functionaries of the Department of Correctional Services... →
“They Destroyed What Was Inside Us” – Children with Disabilities Amid Israel’s Attacks on Gaza
3rd October 2024 Following the Israeli military order to evacuate Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza, 13-year-old Malek Al Kafarna fled south with his parents, 7-year-old... →
Gaza One Year Accountability Report
3rd October 2024 Israel’s war on Gaza, in response to the horrific attacks by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups on 7 October 2023, is the latest and most... →
Statements
Joburg MPAC needs transparency and accountability
29th November 2024 GOOD opposes the approval of the proposed Terms of Reference for the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) regarding the investigation process... →
BELA Act: DA side-hustle with Solidarity and AfriForum will test GNU 
29th November 2024 Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube’s breathless announcement of having reached agreement with the Solidarity Movement on implementing the... →
Minister Tau’s action on Vodacom/Maziv deal an opportunity to reform competition policy
29th November 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the decision by Minister Parks Tau and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) to appeal the... →
Tshwane Leadership Delivers Justice with Hammanskraal Water Bill Write-Off
29th November 2024 ActionSA applauds the Tshwane City Council for approving the long-overdue write-off of water bills in Hammanskraal, specifically in areas serviced... →
Press Offices
South Africa: 15 November deadline for submission of Trust Beneficial Owner Registers
14th November 2024 In April 2023, the Trust Property Control Act (TPCA) was amended to inter alia compel trusts to submit a register with prescribed information... →
Crypto Tax Compliance: New Frontiers in Enforcement and Reporting for Taxpayers!
13th November 2024 The 2023/24 tax year marked a shift in Sars’s approach, with the revenue collector announcing in early October than it will be including crypto... →
South African sport can benefit from private equity through due diligence and preparation
13th November 2024 Private equity (PE) transactions in the sporting world have recently caught the public’s attention. Numerous news reports have noted how several... →
Sars voluntary disclosure programme drives R3.3-billion in tax collections
12th November 2024 The South African Revenue Service (Sars) Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP) is a cornerstone of Sars’ approach to encouraging taxpayer compliance... →
