Headline News
Steenhuisen ends 'mission' as DA leader 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 4th February 2026 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen on Wednesday announced that he will not seek re-election for a third term at the party’s upcoming... →
South Africa to raise minimum wage 5%, exceeding expectations
By: Bloomberg 4th February 2026 South Africa will increase the national minimum wage for this year by more than the rate of inflation and exceeding the expectations of businesses... →
Trump signs extension of Africa duty-free trade programme, USTR says
By: Reuters 4th February 2026 US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a law extending a preferential trade programme for Africa through December 31, effective retroactively... →
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Opinions
Cape Town project tests what hydroponic farming can do in urban spaces
Updated 7 hours ago Imagine a world where fresh vegetables and herbs sprout in the heart of our cities without the need for sprawling farms. Hydroponics – a method of... →
Private credit rating agencies shape Africa’s access to debt. Better oversight is needed
Updated 7 hours ago Africa’s development finance challenge has reached a critical point. Mounting debt pressure is squeezing fiscal space. And essential needs in... →
African elections: will the AU remain chronicler rather than referee?
Updated 7 hours ago The AU’s response to the 2025 elections shows that it prioritises procedure over political competitiveness and democratic substance. Africa’s 2025... →
After a decade of AU reform, collective African security remains elusive
3rd February 2026 The same leaders who routinely invoke ‘African solutions’ seek external conflict mediation and treat African-led initiatives as optional or... →
Recommendations
Policies and interventions to create healthy school food environments: WHO guideline
30th January 2026 Children spend a large share of their day in school, making it a critical setting for shaping lifelong dietary habits and reducing health and... →
Aid off course - How ODA reform has left the Global South behind
30th January 2026 This report is the first comprehensive civil society examination of how changes to the rules – known as the ‘ODA modernisation’ process – have... →
GLAAS 2025 report key findings
27th January 2026 This summary presents the key findings from the UN-Water Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water (GLAAS) 2025 report, which... →
Health in immigration detention: evidence brief for policy and practice
23rd January 2026 Immigration detention poses significant risks to health and well-being, yet its use is increasing globally. Migrants, asylum seekers and other... →
Statements
DA KZN salutes John Steenhuisen on mission accomplished
4th February 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Kwazulu-Natal congratulates John Steenhuisen on accomplishing his mission that he set out to achieve when he was... →
Solidarity calls on US Congress to extend long-term AGOA Act
4th February 2026 Solidarity is urgently calling on the US Congress to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) over the longer term to ensure economic... →
DA will persist with NERSA complaint in Tshwane while power woes continue
4th February 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Tshwane will press ahead with our NERSA Complaints Submission, despite yesterday’s presentation of a so-called... →
DA calls out CoJ for reckless planning in Jumpers Informal Settlement expansion
4th February 2026 The City of Johannesburg (COJ) has proceeded with the irresponsible extension of Jumpers Informal Settlement despite clear objections from... →
Press Offices
The limits of leniency: Chairpersons, plea‑deals and discipline in the workplace
4th February 2026 The Labour Appeal Court (LAC) has handed down a compelling decision that tackles a question many employers and legal practitioners grapple with:... →
Trusts firmly on Sars’ enforcement radar: Final letters of demand now in play
4th February 2026 South African trusts and trustees are entering a far more unforgiving tax enforcement environment. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has... →
Labour Court reiterates the limited role of political parties in labour disputes
3rd February 2026 Handling unprotected strikes can be tricky. Tensions are generally high, the workforce disgruntled and output severely disrupted. An added... →
Climate change assessment reports for environmental authorisations: When judicial precedent outpaces regulatory clarity
3rd February 2026 South African environmental law is undergoing a decisive shift in how climate change considerations are integrated into environmental authorisation... →
