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DA says it will not remove ‘Lesufi shower billboard’, as ANC threatens legal action 
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 7 hours ago The Democratic Alliance said on Thursday it will not be meeting the African National Congress’ 12-hour deadline to remove the party's billboard... →
Oil spike threatens South Africa inflation, Godongwana says
By: Bloomberg 5th March 2026 Sustained higher oil prices resulting from conflict in the Middle East may fuel inflation in South Africa, though the buffers built by the... →
Sishi to leave National Treasury for IMF job
By: Creamer Media Reporter 5th March 2026 National Treasury Budget Office deputy director-general Edgar Sishi will step down at the end of March to take up a position at the International... →
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Opinions
Protecting Black Pensions Is Not “Anti-Black”
Updated 6 hours ago Those who weaponise race to escape accountability betray the very people they claim to champion. I have been called “anti-black.” Let me deal with... →
What economists see in South Africa’s 2026 Budget
Updated 7 hours ago Delivering the budget speech last Wednesday, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana said South Africa had reached a “turning point” in its finances.... →
Iran war fallout: risks for the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa
5th March 2026 The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, in March 2026 marks the end of a political era in the Middle Eastern country. Khamenei... →
Colonialism in Africa: archaeology offers a deeper view
5th March 2026 Colonialism has been a central part of history around the world, differing only in form over time and space. After all, whenever people have moved... →
Recommendations
Briefing Paper 643 – The SANDF's Internal Deployment
3rd March 2026 In the State of the Nation Address on 12th February, President Ramaphosa announced: “To strengthen our fight against gang violence, I am deploying... →
Air Liquide invests R100m in Wits – South Africa Hydrogen Localisation Initiative
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 27th February 2026 Gas solutions provider Air Liquide South Africa, the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and nonprofit the Localisation Support Fund (LSF) on... →
Budget Speech 2026 / 2027: Tax Overview
26th February 2026 On 25 February 2026, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his fifth Budget Speech and his second under the Government of National Unity.... →
Bowmans Budget Speech commentary
26th February 2026 According to the Chinese zodiac, we have just entered the year of the ‘Fire Horse’, which is associated with rapid change, passion and ambition.... →
Statements
DA calls for Motshekga to appoint a DG for Military Veterans immediately
Updated 6 hours ago The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to Defence Minister Angie Motshekga demanding the immediate appointment of a permanent Director General... →
ANC tries to weaponise Council to target officials who block tender corruption in Tshwane
Updated 6 hours ago Today, the ANC-led coalition in Tshwane called a Special Council meeting to consider accusations that the party has made against the Chief... →
PIC Chairperson welcomes court interdict against Ralebala Mampeule
Updated 7 hours ago The Chairperson of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), Dr. David Masondo, welcomes the judgment delivered yesterday by the Johannesburg High... →
FW de Klerk Foundation Pays Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota
Updated 7 hours ago The FW de Klerk Foundation notes with sadness the passing of Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota and extends its sincere condolences to his family, colleagues... →
Press Offices
South Africa: Proposed amendments to employment laws published for comment - part 2
Updated 6 hours ago On 26 February 2026, draft amendments to various employment laws were published by the Minister of Employment and Labour. This follows the... →
A cautionary judgment for taxpayers: Supreme Court of Appeal rules tax disputes cannot be rebuilt on appeal
Updated 7 hours ago A recent Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA”) judgment provides an important reminder for taxpayers and their tax advisors. A notice of objection filed... →
Where’s the “Quid”?: Mutual Separation Agreements – Quid Pro Quo (Something for Something)
5th March 2026 The use of mutual settlement or separation agreements to end employment relationships in South Africa is increasingly common, especially where... →
Bowmans Tanzania set for growth with two partner promotions
5th March 2026 Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans has announced the promotion of three of its senior associates to partner, effective 1 March 2026. Two of these... →
