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US-Africa trade pact looks bleak but talks due by July, Tau says
By: Bloomberg Updated 1 hour 14 minutes ago African nations and the US will hold talks in June or July on a trade pact that provides duty-free access to the world’s largest economy, South... →
Government denies deployment of SANDF at GBV protest in Matatiele
By: Sashnee Moodley Updated 1 hour 31 minutes ago Government has denied accusations that South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers were deployed to Matatiele, in the Eastern Cape, this... →
Rand regains some ground after US pauses tariffs
By: Reuters Updated 3 hours ago South Africa's rand firmed in early trade on Thursday, recouping some of its recent loss as investors took a breather after US President Donald... →
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South Africa as G20 leader can take action on Africa’s food supply: 4 ways to make a difference
Updated 59 minutes ago South Africa, the only African country that is a member of the G20, holds the presidency of the grouping until the end of November 2025. During... →
Chile and South Africa could be green hydrogen exporters – but setting up industries with debt is dangerous
Updated 1 hour 1 minute ago Vast amounts of renewable energy are needed to produce green hydrogen, a new form of energy made by splitting water molecules into hydrogen and... →
Gabon elections: why a landmark vote won’t bring real change
Updated 1 hour 40 minutes ago The upcoming elections in Gabon will test whether the country is on a firm democratic footing, or whether it will be business as usual with... →
Critically ill patients in African hospitals aren’t getting the care they need: new survey
Updated 1 hour 46 minutes ago When someone falls critically ill, hospitals are expected to provide life-saving care. But in many African countries, intensive care units are... →
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Aid at the crossroads: Trends in official development assistance
Updated 2 hours 29 minutes ago For millions of people, official development assistance (ODA) is both a source of emergency relief and a promise of a better future through... →
Prosperity Unearthed: Wealth-Sharing Mechanisms for Peace and Equitable Growth in the Middle East and North Africa
9th April 2025 The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, rich in hydrocarbons, has experienced both prosperity and challenges due to its vast oil and gas... →
State of Social Protection Report 2025: The 2-Billion-Person Challenge
9th April 2025 Social protection goes well beyond cash transfers; it includes policies and programs that bridge skill, financial, and information gaps, aiding... →
2025 Technology and innovation report
8th April 2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the first technology that can make decisions and generate ideas, challenging the notion that technology is neutral.... →
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Statement on the 32nd annual commemoration of Chris Hani
Updated 1 hour ago The dawn of Thursday, 10 April 2025, marked 32 years since Comrade Chris Hani, our SACP General Secretary, was assassinated in cold blood. Hani,... →
Reminder – Jobseekers database registration is free
Updated 1 hour 2 minutes ago The City of Cape Town’s Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) within the Public Empowerment Department has recently become aware of reports that... →
AfriForum demands answers about SAPS’ use of private security amid government plans to disarm guards
Updated 1 hour 3 minutes ago AfriForum has submitted a formal Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) request to the South African Police Service (SAPS) to obtain full... →
PSA alarmed by KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health’s attempt to downplay serious challenges faced by Department
Updated 1 hour 5 minutes ago The Public Servants Association (PSA) strongly condemns the reckless, misleading, and insensitive remarks made by the spokesperson for the... →
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Navigating occupational health and safety in the digital economy
Updated 1 hour 42 minutes ago The digitalisation of labour has become increasingly prevalent, necessitating a review of occupational health and safety (OHS) protocols and... →
Responsible AI in Legal Research
9th April 2025 NetLaw is a premier legal research information service providing access to consolidated, up-to-date South African National legislation. Sabinet has... →
High-Wealth Individuals and Crypto Traders High on SARS’ Hit-List
8th April 2025 SARS has confirmed its compliance radar is focused on both High-Wealth Individuals and taxpayers engaging in cryptocurrency related transactions... →
Bowmans, Webber Wentzel and Werksmans intervene to review Legal Sector Code
8th April 2025 Bowmans, Webber Wentzel, and Werksmans have intervened in the legal proceedings initiated by Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) to review the Broad-Based... →
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