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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... 

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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... 

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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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Climate risks and the socialisation of costs

6th December 2024 Climate risks are a product of rising greenhouse-gas emissions caused by our dependence on fossil fuels, with these risks distributed unequally at... 

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SABC crisis: South Africa needs its public broadcaster – but who is going to fund it?

5th December 2024 Here we are again. The long-running crisis at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is back on the agenda after the communications... 

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Vaccines can put an end to HIV – African governments must take the lead in developing them

5th December 2024 HIV remains a major global public health challenge. Nowhere is this more evident than in southern and eastern Africa, where the majority of people... 

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African migrants can drive growth in their home countries – but three barriers stand in the way

4th December 2024 The idea that migration is closely linked to development has long been pervasive on the African continent. The main reason for this is that... 

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“Unchecked Injustice” – Kenya’s Suppression of the 2023 Anti-Government Protests

“Unchecked Injustice” – Kenya’s Suppression of the 2023 Anti-Government Protests

26th November 2024 On March 30, 2023, Joyce Kemunto, a 39-year-old resident of Kibera in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, was at home with her children, including her... 

 Leveraging Generative AI for Job Augmentation and Workforce Productivity: Scenarios, Case Studies, and a Framework for Action

Leveraging Generative AI for Job Augmentation and Workforce Productivity: Scenarios, Case Studies, and a Framework for Action

25th November 2024 Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) could significantly boost productivity while reshaping many jobs. By aligning strategic goals with the... 

 Shared Commitments in a Blended Reality: Advancing Governance in the Future Internet

Shared Commitments in a Blended Reality: Advancing Governance in the Future Internet

21st November 2024 Regardless of the name given to the next major evolution of the internet, the future will see users deeply engaged with a network of converging and... 

 Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship: Annual Report 2023-24

Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship: Annual Report 2023-24

21st November 2024 In partnership with the World Economic Forum, the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship is the foremost global community of pioneering... 

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DA demands investigation as ANC Msunduzi cancels council sitting, allegedly to campaign for by-election

11th December 2024 The DA in Msunduzi is calling for answers from the Council Speaker, Councillor Eunice Majola over the cancellation of the last Full Council of the... 

ActionSA Reveals Staggering R1 Billion Cost of Bloated Cabinet Expansion

ActionSA Reveals Staggering R1 Billion Cost of Bloated Cabinet Expansion

11th December 2024 ActionSA can reveal the staggering cost of South Africa’s bloated cabinet expansion, which will burden taxpayers with an additional R239 million... 

DA will fight Joburg Mayor’s new offices, while residents face service delivery collapse

DA will fight Joburg Mayor’s new offices, while residents face service delivery collapse

11th December 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg is deeply disturbed by Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero's comments that his Mayoral office... 

Gauteng provincial government on the registration of spaza ahops

11th December 2024 On the 15th of November 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation, announcing that decisive measures needed to be taken to address the... 

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Don’t let tax fraudsters spoil your festive holiday

4th December 2024 While it is the season to be jolly, it’s also a time for caution, as South Africans face a heightened risk of tax scams during this period. “People... 

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Tick-Tock on the Termination Clock: Determining the date of dismissal

3rd December 2024 So, you’ve terminated an employee’s services but aren’t sure of the “date of dismissal.” Determining the official date of dismissal isn’t as... 

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Sabinet African Journals: Unlocking Africa’s Knowledge Potential

3rd December 2024 African researchers and scholars have faced significant barriers in accessing, sharing, and disseminating knowledge for too long. Limited resources... 

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Personalisation In Advertising - Data Protection and Privacy Issues

3rd December 2024 The proliferation of intelligent technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) has created opportunities for players within the consumer sector... 

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