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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Protecting freedom of expression and the media continues to be crucial to fighting corruption
10th December 2024 Ahead of International Anti-Corruption on 9th December, a pause is needed to look at where the struggle against corruption would be without... →
Meet Namibia’s first female president-in-waiting, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
9th December 2024 Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (72) is almost guaranteed a place in Namibian history as the first woman to become the president of the southern African... →
Africa must prepare for Trump’s comeback
9th December 2024 How will Donald Trump’s second-term policies affect US relations with the continent? President Joe Biden’s recent trip to Angola – the first state... →
The perpetual potential of South Africa’s partnership with Nigeria
9th December 2024 Bola Tinubu’s visit to SA underscores the potential, and the problems, of South Africa-Nigeria relations. Relations between sub-Saharan Africa’s... →
Recommendations
Food and Water Systems in the Intelligent Age
3rd December 2024 Water, essential to the world’s food supply, is increasingly at risk, with food systems representing 72% of freshwater withdrawals worldwide. An... →
The Rise of the RMB?
3rd December 2024 The Renminbi (RMB) has been central to China’s strategic agenda to reshape the global financial landscape. Over the past few decades, China has... →
Children and Mental Well-being in a Digital World
2nd December 2024 South Africa leads the list of the top ten countries with the highest amount of time spent on social media. Children today are growing up immersed... →
Guaranteeing the future? The role of guarantees in development and climate finance
28th November 2024 Guarantees are legally binding agreements under which guarantors agree to pay part or the entire amount due on a loan, equity or other instrument... →
Statements
President Ramaphosa appoints members of the Commission on Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities
13th December 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed members of the Commission for the Promotion of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities... →
DA condemns attempt at explosive attack on Cape Town Holocaust centre
13th December 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) is appalled to learn that the device placed near the Genocide and Holocaust Centre in Gardens, Cape Town, was indeed... →
Transformer explosion at Matla Power Station Unit 6 – initial reports indicate 9 people injured, one critically
13th December 2024 This afternoon, at approximately 5:00 PM, a transformer explosion occurred at Matla Power Station in Mpumalanga, affecting Unit 6. As a... →
Final countdown: Tuesday – 17 December is the final day to register your business
12th December 2024 Owners of Small businesses, Spaza Shops and other food handling convenient stores are urged to register their businesses and meet the deadline of... →
Press Offices
A guide to some key risks wellness tourism operators should be mindful of
9th December 2024 The global wellness tourism sector is among the fastest growing worldwide. According to the Global Wellness Institute, which defines wellness... →
Direct marketing Guidance Note issued, but only the future will tell
6th December 2024 On 04 December 2024, the Information Regulator (“Regulator”) published the long-awaited Guidance Note on Direct Marketing (“Guidance Note”) in... →
Bowmans becomes first African law firm to adopt Harvey
5th December 2024 Premier African law firm Bowmans has announced a new partnership with generative AI platform Harvey, a tool designed specifically for the legal... →
Discretion Versus Discrimination
5th December 2024 The recruitment and selection processes are critical operational aspects of any organisation. Although employers generally have complete discretion... →
