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Intentions of GNU must translate into service delivery and meaningful change – Campbell
By: Schalk Burger 20th December 2024 While the post-election period brought its share of challenges, and with South Africa navigating the complexities of the Government of National... →
South Africa still in ‘foothills of economic recovery’ as fourth-quarter policy uncertainty rises to 65.7
By: Schalk Burger 19th December 2024 South Africa is "still in the foothills of economic recovery" and, while external influences must still be skillfully navigated, the country's... →
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... →
Artificial intelligence regulation in South Africa – prioritising human security
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 17th December 2024 Just months after the European Union’s (EU) landmark Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act came into force in July 2024, South Africa’s roadmap for... →
Smoggy Sasolburg illustrates conflict between economy and clean air
By: Reuters 17th December 2024 From the moment Mpho Putsoenyane's daughter Hlompho was born in Zamdela, a South African township beside the smokestacks and gas flares of Sasol's... →
Trading blows
By: Terence Creamer 13th December 2024 Trade and industrial policy will play a more prominent and potentially more destabilising role given that President-elect Donald Trump has... →
Role as hedge, geopolitical risk most likely reasons for gold’s remarkable performance
By: Martin Creamer 12th December 2024 The gold price has increased by more than 28% year-to-date in dollars, trading 22% higher on average this year than during 2023, the World Gold... →
Ramaphosa calls for silencing of guns across Africa as he hosts Angolan counterpart
By: Thabi Shomolekae 12th December 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday reiterated South Africa’s call for the silencing of guns across Africa, which he described as a necessary... →