Headline News
Steenhuisen warns DA about exiting alliance 
By: Bloomberg 16th February 2026 South Africa’s second-largest political party faces some internal pressure to quit the ruling coalition, but doing so would damage its growth... →
Allianz Trade maintains South Africa’s stable risk rating
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 16th February 2026 Trade credit insurance company Allianz Trade has maintained South Africa’s risk rating at stable in its latest Country Risk Atlas, as the country’s... →
Ramaphosa notes education improvement, steady progress in further transforming sector
By: Thabi Shomolekae 16th February 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged on Monday that while government has made significant progress in education over the last three decades, from... →
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Opinions
Ramaphosa and a stable electricity system in South Africa: the devils are in the detail
16th February 2026 The strategic significance of the reference to energy reform in South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address cannot be... →
Africa’s trade blocs were designed to unite the continent: four reasons they haven’t delivered
16th February 2026 In a rapidly fracturing world, regional integration could be a source of resilience for the African continent. The African Union agreed in 2019 to... →
Regional protection scheme needed for Sudan’s displacement crisis
16th February 2026 The massive scale and fast pace of displacement cycles have overwhelmed support systems in Sudan and neighbouring countries. Almost three years... →
Opinion: Does South Africa have a future without power cuts? Ramaphosa intervenes, but the drama isn’t over
16th February 2026 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his 2026 State of the Nation address, announced that the country’s electricity transmission assets... →
Recommendations
Blended finance and the illusion of development: Lessons from the EFSD+ for the next EU budget
13th February 2026 This report by ActionAid, CONCORD and Eurodad warns that proposals for the next Global Europe Instrument in the MFF (2028–2034) risk weakening the... →
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... →
Statements
Premier Alan Winde calls for regulated FMD permit controls as 450 cattle vaccinated
Updated 7 hours ago 450 heads of cattle were today, 15 February, vaccinated against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in Fisantekraal, Cape Town. The Western Cape... →
Did the Secretary to Parliament declare his “personal relationship” with the Public Protector?
16th February 2026 On 5 February 2026 the Democratic Alliance (DA) lodged a complaint with the Public Protector, among others, regarding the Secretary to Parliament,... →
DA demands Pres. Ramaphosa deploy army to fight Northern Areas gang crisis
16th February 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) joined community members in Gqeberha today for a “Do Our Lives Not Matter?” rally, where a memorandum addressed to... →
DA concerned Gauteng Water-Shifting is rotating demand, as Ministers give oversights and meetings, but no timelines and timetables
16th February 2026 The Democratic Alliance cannot accept the communication from the Gauteng Provincial Government on Friday painting a picture of a water crisis under... →
Press Offices
Leading South African law firm Cox Yeats receives global recognition
16th February 2026 South African law firm, Cox Yeats has been recognised in the Chambers and Partners 2026 rankings as a leading firm, reflecting the firm’s continued... →
Webber Wentzel Launches Technology Subsidiary - Fusion
16th February 2026 Leading African law firm, Webber Wentzel today announced the launch of a new AI, technology, and legal operations subsidiary at the African GC... →
Sars tax debt collection strategies and the head in the sand trap!
16th February 2026 Most taxpayers who receive enforcement style communications from SARS are rarely caught off guard as they already know a debt exists. The danger is... →
Bowmans reaffirms its status as the pre-eminent African law firm, with exceptional Chambers rankings
13th February 2026 Bowmans has once again demonstrated its strength in handling complex legal matters, earning outstanding recognition in the 2026 Chambers and... →
