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DA: John Steenhuisen: Address by DA leader, outside Cosatu House, Braamfontein (02/05/2024)
2nd May 2024 Behind me is the scene of the crime of South Africa’s unemployment crisis. The almost 30 years in which the Unholy Alliance between COSATU, the... →
Can South Africa turn around 30 years of real economy underperformance? 
By: Terence Creamer 26th April 2024 In this essay, Terence Creamer reflects on the factors that have shaped South Africa’s real-economy sectors of manufacturing, mining and... →
Promises kept and broken in the African National Congress’ election manifestos: 2019 vs 2024
By: Africa Check 24th April 2024 South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), launched its 2024 election manifesto on 24 February. Under the slogan “Let’s do... →
Nelson Mandela University-led consortium to develop green hydrogen feasibility study
By: Darren Parker 22nd April 2024 A consortium led by Nelson Mandela University and boutique consultancy firm Ikigai Group has won a UK Government grant under the South Africa-UK... →
South Africa evades US censure even as it builds links to rivals
By: Bloomberg 22nd April 2024 South Africa is playing all sides when it comes to foreign policy as the country seeks to position itself as a leading voice of the Global South,... →
Rwandan meddling is deepening Congo's deadly conflict
By: Reuters 19th April 2024 A soldier walks past the armoured personnel carrier just as it sparks and smokes, sending a surface-to-air missile hurtling toward the United... →
Minerals Council South Africa setting out to boost local demand for green hydrogen
By: Martin Creamer 17th April 2024 Minerals Council South Africa is focused on increasing the domestic demand for green hydrogen, which it sees as contributing to the kickstarting of... →
Escalation of Middle East hostilities will have ripple effects for Africa
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 17th April 2024 Africa could be drawn into proxy battles that have domino effects on security, foreign investment and trade relationships. This weekend’s events in... →
