Headline News
South African central bank keeps key rate steady 
By: Bloomberg 20th March 2025 South Africa's central bank kept its main lending rate steady at 7.50% on Thursday, saying that a cautious policy approach was needed given global... →
MKP wins ward from ANC in Western Cape
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th March 2025 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has won a seat, previously held by the African National Congress, in the Saldanha municipality, in the Western Cape... →
Comment sought on proposed R100bn Transformation Fund to support black-owned firms
By: Terence Creamer 20th March 2025 Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has released draft details of a plan to establish a new R100-billion Transformation Fund, which... →
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Opinions
Eskom’s four seasons
21st March 2025 Listening recently to a live rendition of Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons as South Africa descended into yet another unwelcome bout of loadshedding,... →
South Africa’s unsafe water supplies: licensing service providers won’t solve the issue
20th March 2025 In many cities and towns across South Africa, water shortages and supply disruptions have become more frequent. Most recent figures show that 33%... →
Violence in South Sudan is rising again: what’s different this time, and how to avoid civil war
20th March 2025 A rise in political tensions in South Sudan and an escalation of violence in the Upper Nile State have raised fears of a return to civil war in the... →
‘Transition fatigue’ in South Sudan ramps up tensions
20th March 2025 The recent conflict is rooted in repeated extensions of the transition timeframe and enduring political and security problems. Recent deadly... →
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UpLink Annual Impact Report
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Africa Circular Economy Facility Operating principles
By: Creamer Media Reporter 18th March 2025 The Africa Circular Economy Facility (ACEF) is a multi-donor trust fund administered by the African Development Bank to foster Africa's... →
Financing Firm Growth: The Role of Capital Markets in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
14th March 2025 Well-functioning capital markets can foster economic growth and allocate resources efficiently. Firms can tap into a broader funding base by... →
Palestinian women in the labour market
14th March 2025 An increasing number of Palestinian women are being forced to seek employment in illegal Israeli settlements due to the severe economic... →
Statements
DA in WC Commemorates Human Rights Day Amidst the Struggle for Safety and Dignity
20th March 2025 As South Africa commemorates Human Rights Month in March, we pause to reflect on the invaluable sacrifices made during the struggle for democracy.... →
SACP condemns imperialist aggression in Palestine, Yemen and entire Middle East
20th March 2025 The South African Communist Party (SACP) strongly condemns the recent bombardment of Gaza by the apartheid Israeli regime, marking a continuation... →
AfriForum welcomes withdrawal of Northern Cape SAPS “English only” language instruction
20th March 2025 AfriForum welcomes a letter sent this morning to members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape as an important victory... →
President Cyril Ramaphosa extends heartfelt condolences on loss of Mr Ashwin Trikamjee
20th March 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Ashwin Trikamjee, President of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha and Chairperson... →
Press Offices
Will Your Salary Increase Actually Leave You Worse Off?
20th March 2025 Who wouldn’t love a salary increase of over 5% this year? Most employees would be happy with a raise that keeps up with inflation. But in 2025,... →
IMPORTANT UPDATE – Increase in Basic Conditions of Employment Act Earnings Threshold for 2025
20th March 2025 Section 6 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act makes provision for the Minister of Employment and Labour to determine an earnings threshold.... →
Stay Compliant and Informed with Sabinet Legal Registers
20th March 2025 In today’s dynamic legal environment, staying compliant is crucial for the smooth operation of businesses, organisations, and government bodies.... →
Electronic Services – New Regulations usher in a new dispensation – but do they work?
20th March 2025 The long-awaited Regulations introducing a general business-to-business (B2B) exclusion (although in this case a business-to-registered vendor... →
