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South Africa’s media have done good work with 30 years of freedom but need more diversity
2nd May 2024 In 1992, two years before the end of apartheid, Nelson Mandela bemoaned the state of South Africa’s print media. He said the media’s domination by... →
Global carbon tax urgently needed to manage the climate crisis
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 2nd May 2024 ISS modelling shows that carbon taxing can have major benefits if all nations contribute based on their income status. As the world faces a climate... →
City Power seeks funding, manufacturing partners for informal settlement ‘energy box’ 
By: Terence Creamer 30th April 2024 Johannesburg’s City Power is seeking manufacturing and venture capital partners to further develop and pilot a rugged ‘energy box’ concept in one... →
Israel waiting on Hamas on proposed halt to fighting before sending team to Cairo
By: Reuters 30th April 2024 Israel is waiting for Hamas to respond to proposals for a halt to the fighting in Gaza and a return of Israeli hostages before sending a team to... →
Egypt hopeful on Gaza talks, waiting for response, foreign minister says
By: Reuters 30th April 2024 Egypt is hopeful about a proposal for a truce and the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip but is waiting for a final response on the plan from... →
Defending democracy, the Senegalese way
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 30th April 2024 Senegal’s people stood up to protect their democracy rather than wait for the military or external help. After three tumultuous years, Senegal’s... →
Ramaphosa’s henchmen must leave media freedom alone
29th April 2024 The DA is deeply concerned by allegations that the SABC Group’s Head of News, Moshoeshoe Monare, is being intimidated by the State Security Agency... →
Committee chairpersons welcome plans to secure 2024 elections
29th April 2024 The chairpersons of the Portfolio Committee on Police and Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs have welcomed assurances by the Justice, Crime... →
