Headline News
NHI paused for now as Ramaphosa awaits ConCourt ruling 
By: Creamer Media Reporter 20th February 2026 Two cases relating to the controversial National Health Insurance will be heard in the Constitutional Court in May, prompting President Cyril... →
Overall crime stats remain high, Cachalia to ‘re-invigorate’ community-policing
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 7 hours ago Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia on Friday said although various categories of violent crime have declined, overall levels remain unacceptably... →
DA reiterates rejection of BEE after Ramaphosa slams party in SoNA debate
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th February 2026 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has assured that his party will continue to push for the implementation of “faster and bolder reform”,... →
Latest
Opinions
A new resource management paradigm maximises profits for African countries
20th February 2026 African nations are rethinking how value is captured from the energy supplies and minerals contained within their borders. Climate pressure, energy... →
Should South Africa use the army to fight gangs? The short answer is no
20th February 2026 When President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment of the South African National Defence Force to the provinces of Gauteng and the Western... →
African Union: how does it make a difference in everyday life and what would happen if it didn’t exist?
20th February 2026 The African Union held its 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in February 2026. The two-day assembly produced... →
Moral hazard
20th February 2026 There is currently a marked difference between how Eskom and Transnet are being assessed against their respective reform milestones. While the... →
Recommendations
Strengthening Utility Partnerships Fostering Sustainable, Resilient, and Inclusive Sanitation in Kenya
20th February 2026 This policy brief, made possible with financing from the African Development Bank Group though its Water Development and Sanitation Department,... →
Africa Water Vision 2063 and Policy
20th February 2026 Water is Africa’s most vital strategic resource. It sustains lives, powers economies and underpins peace, stability and prosperity across the... →
The African Development Bank’s WEFE Nexus Investment Framework
20th February 2026 This Investment Framework is intended to guide the African Development Bank (AfDB or the Bank) in selecting, designing, financing, and implementing... →
The cumulative economic cost of occupation for the Palestinian people (2000–2024) and the long road to recovery
19th February 2026 The Palestinian economy has undergone a profound transformation over the past two decades, shaped by military operations, restrictions and... →
Statements
Rand Water’s silence raises serious questions about transparency in Gauteng’s water crisis
20th February 2026 Rand Water’s refusal to respond to AfriForum’s request for clarity on the evidentiary basis for its claims of “persistently high-water consumption”... →
AfriForum to defend High Court victory in coal contract case at Eskom appeal
20th February 2026 AfriForum is appearing in the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein today to defend its earlier High Court victory against Eskom. The Gauteng... →
Transport on Makhado bus crash
20th February 2026 The Minister of Transport, Ms. Barbara Creecy, and Deputy Minister, Mr. Mkhuleko Hlengwa have directed SANRAL to find a road engineering solution... →
DA welcomes first 20,000 carton plum export to China, under Minister Steenhuisen
20th February 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes a milestone agricultural achievement this week, with the first export of South African plums to China under... →
Press Offices
Sars just made it clear: Offshore bank accounts are no longer a secret
20th February 2026 On 16 February 2026, the South African Revenue Services (Sars) published updated reporting specifications for Automatic Exchange of Information... →
Ramaphosa signals zero tolerance for non-compliant employers as crackdown on illegal employment intensifies
20th February 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent a clear and uncompromising message to employers across South Africa to comply with immigration and labour laws... →
Bowmans recognised for advising on South Africa’s most significant transactions
20th February 2026 Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans was recognised for its role advising on South Africa’s largest and most impactful transactions at the... →
Where Does My Business Belong – Demarcation May Hold the Answer
19th February 2026 Demarcation is not a term commonly heard in everyday conversation, yet it can be beneficial to businesses if it applies to them. The purpose of... →
