Headline News
Loyiso Masuku replaces Dada Morero as ANC Joburg chair 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 5th December 2025 Loyiso Masuku has been elected as the African National Congress Johannesburg region chairperson, replacing Dada Morero. The party held day two of... →
Home Affairs extends operating hours over festive season
By: Thabi Shomolekae 5th December 2025 The Department of Home Affairs offices will operate until 18:00 from December 8 to 19 and January 5 to 16 for applications and document collection.... →
South Africa’s manufacturing confidence improves in fourth quarter despite ongoing challenges
By: Darren Parker 5th December 2025 Business confidence in South Africa’s manufacturing sector rose significantly in the fourth quarter, according to the latest Absa Manufacturing... →
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Women’s voices at the G20: action urged on economic empowerment, care work, health, climate justice and forced labour
5th December 2025 The G20 group of the world’s 20 most powerful economies and the African and European Unions has a group dedicated to women empowerment – the Women... →
Who was Albert Luthuli? The murdered South African leader who put his people above himself
5th December 2025 South African liberation leader Albert Luthuli died on 21 July 1967 near his home in Groutville, in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. A... →
On paper, it was Africa’s G20
5th December 2025 The G20 Leaders’ Summit Declaration in Johannesburg stressed Africa’s interests – but will it survive Trump? On paper, South Africa’s G20, which... →
Shift in mood
5th December 2025 The complex and multidimensional nature of life in any country means that more than one thing is invariably true at the same time. Moreover, these... →
Recommendations
WWF South Africa Board Report 2020-2025, including Annual Report 2025
2nd December 2025 The Board Report 2020-2025 looks back over five years of WWF’s Strategy 2025 and includes the Annual Report 2025, which presents key financial and... →
Optimizing value chain enablers to unlock South Africa’s mineral potential
26th November 2025 South Africa has the potential to shift from a largely extractive posture to value-adding mineral value chains (MVCs) that drive investment,... →
A Dozen Critical Minerals for Africa’s Inclusive Growth and Development
26th November 2025 This synthesis paper argues that Africa can convert its mineral endowment into diversified, higher-value growth by focusing on twelve strategically... →
Report on UNCTAD assistance to the Palestinian people: Developments in the economy of the Occupied Palestinian Territory
26th November 2025 In 2024, the Palestinian economy experienced its steepest decline amid the escalation of hostilities that devastated critical infrastructure,... →
Statements
DA submits further evidence to SAPS on MK war recruitment case
4th December 2025 The Democratic Alliance is alarmed by News24’s report that young South African men were charged R20 000 for supposed travel and training, only to... →
International Relations committee welcomes United Nations resolution for the return of children of Ukraine
4th December 2025 The UN General Assembly yesterday voted overwhelmingly in favour of a resolution demanding that Russia immediately and unconditionally return... →
Johannesburg is falling apart after G20
4th December 2025 Since the G20 Summit, the Mayor and his MMCs have abandoned their responsibilities, prioritising the ANC Joburg Regional Congress over the lives of... →
Minister Dean Macpherson welcomes first signs of construction growth after three quarters of decline
4th December 2025 The Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has welcomed the latest third-quarter economic data from Statistics South Africa... →
Press Offices
Sars will soon know about every foreign property you own — Are you prepared?
5th December 2025 The South African Revenue Service (Sars) is about to gain unprecedented visibility into your offshore life. A new global tax agreement means Sars... →
Trends shaping South Africa’s food retail and wholesale sector
4th December 2025 South Africa’s food retail and wholesale sector is one of the country’s most dynamic industries, directly linked to household consumption,... →
Sars moves toward trust penalties: Draft notice signals real enforcement ahead
4th December 2025 The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has released a draft notice under section 210(2) of the Tax Administration Act that formally proposes... →
Relocating to Mauritius: What the latest guidelines mean for expats
3rd December 2025 Mauritius continues to position itself as one of the most attractive destinations for foreign professionals, investors, self-employed individuals... →
