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Politicians praise historic matric pass rate 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 14th January 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the matric Class of 2024 on multiple “unprecedented achievements,” that he said bear testimony to learners’... →
Regulator sets deadline for DBE to address matric results security breach
By: Thabi Shomolekae 14th January 2025 The Information Regulator of South Africa has given the Department of Basic Education until close of business on Tuesday to provide it with the... →
South Africa’s economy set to escape a decade of growth inertia
By: Reuters 14th January 2025 South Africa’s economy is set to forge an upward path this year after misfiring for more than a decade, boosted by steps to address growth... →
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Who owns the traditional ‘family home’ in South Africa? Court sets a new precedent, but the law remains murky
13th December 2024 A recent ruling by the Johannesburg high court in South Africa has put the definition and control of the “family house” under African customary law... →
Tshisekedi, Kagame to meet on crucial eastern DRC peace deal
13th December 2024 João Lourenço’s Luanda peace deal seems unlikely to resolve the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Democratic Republic of the... →
Trading blows
13th December 2024 Trade and industrial policy will play a more prominent and potentially more destabilising role given that President-elect Donald Trump has... →
Cattle rustling: a lifeline for Boko Haram in the Lake Chad Basin
12th December 2024 Insurgents fund their activities through stealing cows – making it more difficult to address organised crime and terrorism. In Africa,... →
Recommendations
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... →
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... →
Statements
The PSA strongly objects increasing tax to fund the NHI scheme
9th January 2025 The Public Servants Association (PSA) strongly condemns the government’s proposal to impose an additional tax to the tune of R37 000 on every South... →
KwaZulu-Natal Education on delivery of 2025 LTSM to schools
9th January 2025 The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education is pleased to announce an update on the delivery of Learning and Teaching Support Materials (LTSM) in... →
The IFP Pays Tribute to the Party’s First Secretary-general and Former IFP Stalwart, Prof Sibusiso Emmanuel Bengu
9th January 2025 Ahead of his Special Official Funeral Category 2 tomorrow, the IFP takes this opportunity to send our deepest condolences to the Bengu and ANC... →
CoGTA Ministry Racks-up Eye-watering R10-million Travel Bill in 5 Months
9th January 2025 ActionSA can now reveal that the Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), led by Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa, has... →
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... →
