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
Mozambique’s deadly protests: how the country got here
6th December 2024 The protests that followed Mozambique’s contested October elections have been the most protracted and deadliest since multiparty democracy in 1990.... →
Ghana heads to the polls: why the economy is the biggest issue for many voters
6th December 2024 The outcome and aftermath of Ghana’s 2024 elections will be a key test whether the West African nation can find a balance between the dual... →
Kenya strives to strike a balance on muguka
6th December 2024 Amid growing concerns, Kenya needs evidence-based regulations to balance public health and economic interests. In May this year, Mombasa County... →
Time to make IRP updating routine
6th December 2024 After the false start of January when the draft Integrated Resource Plan 2023 (IRP2023) was released to much criticism and even incredulity, an... →
Recommendations
Increasing policy coherence between sanctions, anti-money laundering, and countering the financing of terrorism measures
28th November 2024 This outcome note summarises the discussion from the Humanitarian Policy Group’s recent international dialogue, held on 17 September 2024, which... →
Liberty First: Sound Money
26th November 2024 The Free Market Foundation (FMF) has called on South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) to urgently adopt a broad agenda of sound money... →
Global cooperation in science, technology and innovation for development
26th November 2024 The growing complexity and rapid evolution of new technologies underscore the need for global collaboration in Science, Technology, and Innovation... →
Trading with Intelligence: How AI Shapes and is Shaped by International Trade
26th November 2024 The report, entitled “Trading with Intelligence: How AI Shapes and is Shaped by International Trade”, discusses how AI can reduce trade costs,... →
Statements
Transformer trip at Midas Substation affects electricity supply to Carletonville, Fochville and Potchefstroom
12th December 2024 On 11 December 2024 at about 18:30 a 500 MVA transformer at the Midas Substation tripped, disrupting electricity supply to approximately 15 mines... →
Transport on resignation of Director-General Advocate James Mlawu
12th December 2024 The National Department of Transport, Director-General, Advocate James Mlawu, has today shared with senior management his decision to resign from... →
ActionSA Requests Minister Dion George to Deny Further CWDPs to CoCT
12th December 2024 ActionSA stands firmly against the possibility of further discharge permits being granted to the City of Cape Town by the Department of Forestry,... →
The National Council of Provinces adopts Adjustments Appropriation Bill
12th December 2024 The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) today, at its last hybrid plenary sitting for the year, considered the reports of the Select Committee on... →
Press Offices
Tax Amendments - 2024
5th December 2024 On 23 October 2024, when the Minister of Finance presented his Media-term Budget Policy Statement to Parliament, he also tabled various fiscal... →
Standing out in a crowded PE market: Overcoming intensified capital raising challenges
4th December 2024 The private equity (PE) fundraising landscape, historically dynamic and competitive, has become increasingly challenging in recent years. As a... →
A Setback for Climate Ambition: The Dutch Court Ruling and Its Implications for South Africa
4th December 2024 The recent Dutch Court of Appeal's decision to overturn a landmark ruling against Shell has cast a shadow over the global climate justice movement.... →
World Bank, partners and young African lawyers celebrate 10th anniversary of African Mining Legislation Atlas Project
4th December 2024 The World Bank in partnership with the African Legal Support Facility, and University of Pretoria are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the... →
