Headline News
Ramaphosa intervenes to ensure Transmission System Operator will own grid assets
By: Terence Creamer Updated 3 hours ago President Cyril Ramaphosa has directly intervened in the dispute over Eskom’s unbundling plan, announcing in his 2026 State of the Nation Address... →
Ramaphosa says he will deploy army to help tackle organised crime
By: Reuters Updated 4 hours ago President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday that he would deploy the army to help the police fight organised crime, saying it would be one of the... →
‘He demonstrated accountability’ – ANC accepts Lesufi’s apology following insensitive remarks 
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 7 hours ago The African National Congress (ANC) on Thursday said it appreciated Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s “accountability” in correcting and apologising... →
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Public healthcare and contracting out: can it work? Global review presents some answers
12th February 2026 Universal health coverage – ensuring everyone can get quality, affordable healthcare when they need it – is one of the targets of the Sustainable... →
Sudan’s latest peace plan: what’s in it and does it stand a chance?
12th February 2026 US president Donald Trump’s advisor on Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, announced in February 2026 that Washington and three Middle East... →
Why the US can destroy terrorist camps in Nigeria, but not terrorism – security scholar
12th February 2026 US military airstrikes on Islamic State-linked militants in north-western Nigeria on Christmas Day 2025 attracted global attention. The focus was... →
The AU has frozen the Somaliland debate: political solutions are needed
12th February 2026 Israel’s Somaliland recognition generated unusual cohesion in Africa and beyond, but condemnation hasn’t delivered a consensual solution. Israel’s... →
Recommendations
Operation Vulindlela: Phase II 2025/26 Q3 Progress Report
12th February 2026 Operation Vulindlela Phase II is a joint initiative of the Presidency and National Treasury to accelerate the implementation of priority structural... →
The least developed countries report 2025
11th February 2026 Services are playing an increasingly important role in the global economy, including in least developed countries (LDCs). This shift, fuelled by... →
Pathways to better funding for women-led organisations
11th February 2026 Women-led organisations (WLOs) are indispensable humanitarian actors whose proximity, trust and gendered analysis enable them to reach people and... →
Transition finance across G20 presidencies
11th February 2026 Transitioning to an economy powered by renewable energy is a significant challenge. It requires enormous technological and political will - as well... →
Statements
Minister Velenkosi Hlabisa congratulates Deputy Minister Prince Zolile on his ordination as Reverend
12th February 2026 The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Deputy... →
Minister Dean Macpherson welcomes high court order halting land invasion on prime agricultural land
12th February 2026 The Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has welcomed the order granted by the High Court of South Africa (Eastern Cape... →
State official unduly benefits from over R76 million tender in Rand West
12th February 2026 Rand West District Municipality has awarded a tender valued at R76.18 million to a state official. This happens under Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s... →
International Relations committee calls for greater recognition of Africa Day through reparation
12th February 2026 The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation today received a briefing from the Department of International Relations and... →
Press Offices
Court scrutiny of Sars’ powers and internal protocols – Why the tax man may come up short
12th February 2026 Two recent High Court judgments, in which the South African Revenue Service’s (Sars) powers came under close scrutiny, have delivered a clear... →
A snapshot of the National Minimum Wage for 2026
11th February 2026 In this bulletin, we take a look at the new national minimum wage, discuss how this wage is to be calculated and comment on how it may affect... →
Prudential Authority opens final consultation on amended commercial paper regulations
11th February 2026 The regulation of commercial paper issuance in South Africa has, since 1994, been governed by an exemption notice (the Commercial Paper... →
A legacy of love… and red dresses
10th February 2026 He created a signature shade of red and dressed the most glamorous women in the world – from Princess Diana to Zendaya – but Valentino’s greatest... →
