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
Climate shocks and the economy: we asked South Africa’s central bank what role it plays in bringing stability
2nd December 2024 Climate change poses economic and social risks which can affect the workings of the financial system – the complex interaction of financial... →
Child support in South Africa: mothers speak about the struggle to get fathers to pay in a system rigged against women
2nd December 2024 Child maintenance – the duty to support a child – is more than a right. It ensures children have their basic needs met. It also means single... →
Sierra Leone’s China relations block targeted action against illegal fishing
2nd December 2024 For nearly four decades, illegal foreign-owned fleets have devastated Sierra Leone’s once sustainable fisheries industry. Sierra Leone’s 400 km... →
Introducing the all new Chapter Nine Anti-Corruption Commission - Ch9ACC
2nd December 2024 Accountability Now has welcomed the introduction of the bill the presages the setting up of a new Chapter Nine Anti-Corruption Commission. The... →
Recommendations
Climate Action Support 2024
18th November 2024 The Outcome of the First Global Stocktake at COP28, known as the UAE Consensus, emphasised the urgent need to enhance climate ambition, and called... →
Accelerating an Equitable Transition: Policy Guidelines for Impact
15th November 2024 As record temperatures and worsening climate impacts unfold worldwide, the need for a green transition has never been more pressing. But, if... →
Enabling global trade in renewable hydrogen and derivative commodities
15th November 2024 This IRENA-WTO joint publication explores the critical role of sound and coherent strategies in promoting renewable hydrogen and the... →
People in a Changing Climate: From Vulnerability to Action - Insights from World Bank Group Country Climate and Development Reports covering 72 economies
13th November 2024 This report is structured into three main parts, covering both new content and confirming key conclusions of the first two summary reports. First,... →
Statements
DA welcomes Novina Pillay, leaving ActionSA, to our Tshwane Council Caucus
10th December 2024 It is with great pleasure that the Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes Cllr Novina Pillay to our Tshwane Council Caucus. Cllr Pillay has resigned as... →
Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Puleng LenkaBula re-appointed for a second term
10th December 2024 At its sitting on Monday, 9 December 2024, the University of South Africa’s (Unisa) Council announced the re-appointment of Prof Puleng LenkaBula... →
OR Tambo fuel supply collapse must be investigated by Transport Minister
9th December 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) sees today’s collapse of aviation fuel supplies at OR Tambo International Airport as a serious and calamitous failure,... →
DA rejects attempts to fire Minster Gwarube
9th December 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) rejects any attempt by a faction of the ANC to influence the president to fire Minister Siviwe Gwarube, or any other... →
Press Offices
Legal Obligations Under the Employment Equity Act: Developing Effective Employment Equity Plans
29th November 2024 The Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA) serves as a legislative tool aimed at promoting equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment.... →
New direct marketing requirements under the Consumer Protection Act
29th November 2024 The Department of Trade and Industry has proposed new direct marketing requirements under the Consumer Protection Act. These amendments will... →
Bowmans’ leadership in African private equity transactions is acknowledged once again
29th November 2024 The Kenyan office of premier African law firm, Bowmans, has won the Outstanding Legal Advisor Award at the East African Private Equity and Venture... →
Bowmans is ‘exceptionally responsive with deep market and industry knowledge’
28th November 2024 The IFLR1000 has once again recognised pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans’ excellence in advising on complex and multi-jurisdictional corporate... →
