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ANC NEC condemns Motsepe’s leadership campaign 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 2nd March 2026 The African National Congress National Executive Committee has taken a decision to halt leadership campaigns in the run-up to its 2027 National... →
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe
DoH senior officials arrested for fraud, theft
By: Thabi Shomolekae 2nd March 2026 Three senior officials from the Department of Health were arrested on Monday, in an ongoing investigation into allegations of theft and fraud of... →
Allocations for reform of services in metros linked to performance targets – Ramaphosa
By: Schalk Burger 2nd March 2026 In his newsletter on March 2, commenting on the Budget delivered the week before, President Cyril Ramaphosa said that R19.2-billion will be... →
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Opinions
Due process in exile: The constitutional crisis behind third-country removals
2nd March 2026 On 25 February 2026, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a sweeping and uncompromising judgment condemning... →
Labour Law Amendment Bill 2026: Legislative Developments and Economic Implications
2nd March 2026 The publication of the Labour Law Amendment Bill in Government Gazette No. 54220 on 26 February 2026 marks the most comprehensive review of South... →
Trump’s tariffs have gutted Agoa’s duty‑free promise: our model shows how
2nd March 2026 The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) was introduced in 2000 as the cornerstone of US development-oriented trade policy towards sub-Saharan... →
ZANU-PF aims to recycle Mnangagwa through a ‘constitutional coup’
2nd March 2026 A constitutional amendment could give Zimbabwe’s president at least another two years in office, continuing Africa’s growing trend of lawfare.... →
Recommendations
Absa PMI remains in contractionary territory
By: Schalk Burger 8th January 2026 Financial services firm Absa’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) decreased further by 1.5 points to 40.5 points in December and remains firmly in... →
Four Futures for Jobs in the New Economy: AI and Talent in 2030
8th January 2026 Four Futures for Jobs in the New Economy: AI and Talent in 2030 explores how AI advancement and talent trends, and their potential trajectories... →
Energy transition assessment: Chad
8th January 2026 This Energy transition assessment, developed by IRENA in partnership with the Ministry of Water and Energy of Chad, provides a thorough analysis of... →
Finding our Rhythm: Pathways and Futures for the Gauteng City-Region
5th January 2026 In early 2024, commissioned by and working in collaboration with the Gauteng City-Region Observatory (GCRO), the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic... →
Statements
Agriculture committee hears about department's plans to vaccinate SA's entire cattle herd
25th February 2026 The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture today received an update from the Department of Agriculture on the vaccination of cattle against foot and... →
PSA disturbed by latest crime statistics: Calls for urgent multi-sector action
25th February 2026 The Public Servants Association (PSA) is alarmed by recently released quarterly crime statistics for South Africa, indicate that the country... →
DA welcomes imminent commencement of Section 8 of NPA Amendment Act
25th February 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the determination by Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi that Section 8 of... →
Ad Hoc Committee investigating Mkhwanazi's allegations engages extensively with Brown Mogotsi
25th February 2026 The Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations made by the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial... →
Press Offices
Labour Law Amendment and Labour Relations Amendment Bills – call for comments
2nd March 2026 On 26 February 2026, the Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth MP, published by way of Government Gazette a copy of the Labour Law... →
Funding agribusiness ventures: Legal considerations for investors and startups
2nd March 2026 South Africa's agribusiness sector offers substantial investment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Securing capital is often critical for... →
Sars moves to limit donation tax loophole for departing high-net-worth individuals
2nd March 2026 Government and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have moved decisively to shut down a tax planning strategy, particularly involving... →
Employment and HR Policies in South Africa: A Legal and Practical Analysis
2nd March 2026 Employment and human resource (“HR”) policies are foundational instruments in the South African workplace. They serve not merely as administrative... →
