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Madlanga Commission deadline extended
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 1 hour 46 minutes ago The Madlanga Commission is now scheduled to submit its second interim report to the President on May 29 and its final report by August 31. This... →
Gauteng tables R179bn 2026/27 budget amid constrained environment
By: Natasha Odendaal Updated 55 minutes ago The Gauteng Provincial Government on Tuesday tabled a R179.2-billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year – an increase of R3.6-billion or 2%... →
Congo Republic's Sassou set to extend long rule, focus on succession
By: Reuters Updated 1 hour 3 minutes ago Congo Republic President Denis Sassou Nguesso looks set to extend his decades-long rule in elections on Sunday, even as his advanced age and a term... →
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South Africa’s power utility Eskom tried to block a gold mine from going solar – but lost in court
9th March 2026 South Africa’s national energy policy says: build more renewable power facilities and build them fast. But getting the players in the energy space... →
The Iran war and global trade: will the Cape route become the new normal?
9th March 2026 Events in the Middle East during February and March 2026 again disrupted the flows of shipping trade to the eastern and western spheres of the... →
Congo-Brazzaville’s predictable election masks a brewing succession battle
9th March 2026 The growing pool of disaffected youth could test the ruling party’s grip on power, especially as succession questions loom. The Republic of the... →
Why Air Quality Matters in Our Communities: The Breathe and Thrive Air Aware Campaign
9th March 2026 The Air Quality Matters project can play a vital role in raising awareness about air quality issues and the impact on people’s health, as well as... →
Recommendations
Budget Speech 2026 / 2027: Tax Overview
26th February 2026 On 25 February 2026, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his fifth Budget Speech and his second under the Government of National Unity.... →
Bowmans Budget Speech commentary
26th February 2026 According to the Chinese zodiac, we have just entered the year of the ‘Fire Horse’, which is associated with rapid change, passion and ambition.... →
WHO water, sanitation, hygiene and waste strategy 2026-2035
24th February 2026 Unsafe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) still drive at least 1.4-million preventable deaths each year, while climate shocks, outbreaks,... →
Strengthening Utility Partnerships Fostering Sustainable, Resilient, and Inclusive Sanitation in Kenya
20th February 2026 This policy brief, made possible with financing from the African Development Bank Group though its Water Development and Sanitation Department,... →
Statements
ActionSA Demands NPA Act on Unresolved Paul O’Sullivan Charges Related to Alleged Impersonation of IPID Investigators
9th March 2026 ActionSA calls on the NPA to urgently conclude its probe into the 2017 charges against Paul O’Sullivan linked to the alleged impersonation of IPID... →
DA condemns Morero for mobilising ANC branches to defend R10 billion SAMWU deal
9th March 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg strongly condemns the conduct of Executive Mayor Dada Morero where he is seen in videos appearing to... →
MEC Maile faces challenge in delivering budget to support Lesufi’s bold service delivery promises to Gauteng residents
9th March 2026 Gauteng MEC for Finance, Lebogang Maile, will face a difficult balancing act when tabling the 2026/2027 provincial budget tomorrow. Following... →
DA challenges Min. Kubayi to come clean on Judges illegally occupying state property
9th March 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the action taken by Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, the DA’s Dean Macpherson, to initiate the... →
Press Offices
Making your mark: Can you create a last will and testament if you are unable to read, write or sign it?
Updated 2 hours 26 minutes ago Capital Legacy, South Africa’s leading provider of wills and estate administration, has helped draft more than 1.6-million wills, and they have... →
Budget 2026: What it means for foreign property owners in South Africa
9th March 2026 Foreign nationals owning property in South Africa, or who are considering buying or selling local real estate, should take note of several key... →
Mauritius: Statutory demand: Legal framework and recent court developments
6th March 2026 A statutory demand is a formal demand for payment of a debt served by a creditor on its debtor in a standard and prescribed form, under the... →
Sars’ strong stance on crypto asset transaction reporting
6th March 2026 Following Sars’ implementation of the Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) on 01 March 2026, taxpayer uncertainty in this space has reached an... →
