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White supremacy notion threatens South Africa's sovereignty, president says 
By: Reuters Updated 5 hours ago Ideas of white racial superiority are a threat to South Africa's post-apartheid unity, its sovereignty and its diplomatic relations, President... →
Encouraging signs in South Africa’s economy, but more to be done – BLSA
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 8th December 2025 Last week’s GDP figures for the third quarter confirmed that the country is seeing green shoots emerging in the economy, business organisation... →
‘Safety of women, children is everybody’s business’ – Ramaphosa
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th December 2025 As South Africa continues to observe 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed disappointment at... →
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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
Statistical guidelines for measuring productive capacities
26th November 2025 These Statistical Guidelines for Measuring Productive Capacities aim to assist statisticians, economists, practitioners, and policymakers in... →
The case for a national online gambling tax
26th November 2025 The National Treasury today published a draft national online gambling tax discussion paper for public comments. The gambling industry has evolved... →
Arming Injustice with Impunity: How support for Israel’s illegal occupation and militarization undermines States’ commitments to gender equality and the WPS Agenda
25th November 2025 Twenty-five years after the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda, women in the occupied... →
Nature Positive: Cities’ Efforts to Advance the Transition – Barranquilla
25th November 2025 This report is part of the World Economic Forum’s Nature Positive Transitions series, which highlights how cities and sectors worldwide are... →
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Standing committee on Appropriations seeks Public Protector intervention at Frere Hospital
5th December 2025 The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Appropriations, Dr Mmusi Maimane, has written to the Office of the Public Protector (OPP) requesting... →
TRC Commission: Does Zuma's application for chair's recusal imply he has something to hide?
4th December 2025 Former President Jacob Zuma’s eleventh-hour demand that Justice Sisi Khampepe be withdrawn as chairperson of the Commission investigating alleged... →
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... →
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... →
