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AfriForum takes fight against ‘Kill the Boer’ chant international 
By: Sashnee Moodley 28th March 2025 With no local satisfaction for AfriForum in its legal fight against the “Kill the Boer” chant, the lobby group is taking its fight overseas, in the... →
Use of gold Sassa card extended to April 30, CEO calls on beneficiaries to switch promptly
By: Thabi Shomolekae 28th March 2025 The South African Social Security Agency on Friday welcomed the South African Reserve Bank’s decision to allow for the continued use of the Sassa... →
We have not created disinformation, the ANC has – Solidarity Movement
By: Thabi Shomolekae 28th March 2025 The Solidarity Movement has said that although it did warn about the “dangers” of the Expropriation Act, it did not present allegations to the US... →
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Chapo-Mondlane meeting presents a glimmer of hope for Mozambique
28th March 2025 Despite scepticism about the government’s intentions, the meeting shows a shift in President Chapo’s hardline approach to resolving post-election... →
Kenyan leaders throw big tea party, but don’t serve the facts
28th March 2025 On 18 March 2025, the Kenyan government published president William Ruto’s mid-term scorecard, tracking progress on his election promises. It... →
Striking the right Budget balance
28th March 2025 There are arguably three ways to view recent developments around South Africa’s Budget process. The first, is to lament. →
Wealthy nations owe climate debt to Africa – funds that could help cities grow
27th March 2025 Wealthy nations fuelled their industrial growth and urbanisation by burning fossil fuels. This was the biggest cause of climate change, which now... →
Recommendations
High corruption in policing points to govt inadequacy in confronting challenges – Corruption Watch
By: Thabi Shomolekae 27th March 2025 Corruption Watch chairperson Professor Themba Maseko said on Thursday that the high number of corruption issues in the policing sector is an... →
Trinidad and Tobago: eTrade Readiness Assessment
26th March 2025 The UNCTAD-led eTrade for all initiative, launched at the fourteenth session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD XIV)... →
Water-Driven Hunger: How the Climate Crisis Fuels Africa’s Food Emergency
26th March 2025 This briefing paper examines the interconnected water and food crises in Eastern and Southern Africa, focusing on eight of the continent’s most... →
The Intervention Journey: A Roadmap to Effective Digital Safety Measures
25th March 2025 With the increasing digitization of society, online harms – such as child sexual exploitation, scams, privacy violations and disinformation – are... →
Statements
Scathing cancer judgement another reason to fire Gauteng Health MEC
28th March 2025 The DA in Gauteng is demanding that Premier Panyaza Lesufi fire Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko and Head of Department Lesiba Malotana following... →
Committee received briefings on interventions to address the escalating municipal electricity debt
28th March 2025 As part of its week-long oversight to Gauteng, the Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy held a meeting that brought together key... →
The ANC must stop its ongoing disinformation now
28th March 2025 The time has come for the ANC to accept responsibility for the diplomatic crisis with the US the country has been plunged into due to the party’s... →
Coalition Partners Commend City of Tshwane for Tabling First Fully-Funded Draft Budget Since 2021
27th March 2025 The ANC, EFF, ActionSA, AIC, DOP, PA, PAC, ATM, and GOOD commend the City of Tshwane for successfully tabling its first fully-funded Draft Budget... →
Press Offices
Don’t rely on prescription of backpay orders
28th March 2025 I recently warned employers not to rely on technicalities in trying to win labour law cases. At the core of the purpose of labour legislation is... →
Bowmans wins IFLR African Firm of the Year Award, cementing its position as the preeminent African law firm
28th March 2025 Pre-eminent African law firm, Bowmans, was named African Firm of the Year for the second consecutive year at the prestigious IFLR Africa Awards... →
Consistency in Workplace Discipline: Balancing Fairness and Discretion
28th March 2025 Consistency in workplace discipline is a fundamental element of substantive fairness. Employers must enforce rules and impose disciplinary actions... →
Gautrain expansion set to boost Gauteng’s economy and transport network
28th March 2025 On 26 February 2025, the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Roads and Transport in Gauteng issued a Notice of Route Determination of a... →
