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Budget should include mention of public debt reduction, PPPs – Mavuso
By: Marleny Arnoldi Updated 33 minutes ago The forthcoming Budget Speech, on February 19, will be a test of the Government of National Unity’s ability to set coherent spending priorities... →

SACP wants Budget focus on large-scale employment, warns against VAT increases
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 34 minutes ago The South African Communist Party (SACP) has, in advance, condemned and rejected the upcoming Budget if it entails an increase in value-added tax... →
Ramaphosa highlights strides made with infrastructure development, commits to more
By: Marleny Arnoldi Updated 35 minutes ago President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s infrastructure build programme will play an increasingly prominent role as government continues to... →
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Fourth industrial revolution in South Africa: inequality stands in the way of true progress
Updated 24 minutes ago In his 2019 State of the Nation address, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that he was creating a commission on the fourth... →
M23 rebels are marching across eastern DRC: the interests driving players in the conflict
Updated 26 minutes ago The current conditions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) resemble the situation during the Second Congo War between 1998 and 2003. This... →
All bets are off between Washington and Pretoria
Updated 29 minutes ago Bilateral relations are now in uncharted territory, necessitating a radical rethink by South Africa of its US foreign policy. Now that United... →
Four Skills the African Union Commission’s New Leadership Needs
Updated 31 minutes ago Africa needs leaders at the helm of the African Union Commission that can position the continent to move its agenda forward. This weekend, African... →
Recommendations
ACTION EIGHT: Let the private sector drive small business development
Updated 14 minutes ago In this new report, ACTION EIGHT: Let the private sector drive small business development, CDE proposes a bold initiative to empower private sector... →
Putting Talent at the Centre: An Evolving Imperative for Manufacturing
13th February 2025 As industries navigate rapid change and digital transformations, workforce stability and productivity have become critical to long-term success.... →
How women's movements lead demands for democracy in the face of backlash and politicised religion
13th February 2025 Women’s movements are often dismissed as marginal players to the survival of democratic systems, but feminist mobilisations have been at the... →
Economic Development in Africa Report 2024
11th February 2025 The report examines how African economies can strengthen resilience to trade risks caused by interconnected shocks across political, economic,... →
Statements
Justice and Constitutional Development on murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks
Updated 2 hours 22 minutes ago The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development acknowledges with great shock the reported “assassination” of Muhsin Hendricks, a South... →
NSFAS condemns exploitation of vulnarable students by landlords
Updated 2 hours 23 minutes ago The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) notes the article published in the Sunday World, dated 16th February 2025, titled “Unscrupulous... →
Hammaskraal water: GOOD welcomes scientific testing results confirming new project water remains safe to drink
Updated 2 hours 29 minutes ago GOOD has noted the increased politicisation around the supply of safe water to the residents of Hammanskraal. The new project, run by Magalies... →
NUMSA dismayed to learn that Volvo intends to restructure and retrench workers at dealerships
Updated 2 hours 31 minutes ago The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) is dismayed to learn that Volvo intends to restructure and that the restructuring may... →
Press Offices
Understanding Independent Reviews for your business: a guide for business owners
Updated 42 minutes ago As a business owner, you may find yourself facing the statutory requirement to have your company's financial statements independently reviewed.... →
Dismissal after reaching retirement age: The legal position revisited
Updated 47 minutes ago Just when we thought the law on dismissal after retirement was clear, the Constitutional Court (CC) befuddled the issue with a three-way split... →
Chambers and Partners recognises the legal expertise of 102 Bowmans’ lawyers
14th February 2025 The expertise of Bowmans’ lawyers in handling complex legal matters has earned significant recognition by Chambers and Partners. In addition, the... →
Early success of Points-Based System holds promise for attracting foreign talent to SA
13th February 2025 In the first three months after the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) introduced the new Points-Based system (PBS) to streamline the processing of... →