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IEC confirms voter registration weekend in June for local elections
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 3 hours ago The Electoral Commission of South Africa on Tuesday announced that a nationwide voter registration weekend would take place on June 20 and 21,... →
GDP increased by 0.4% in the fourth quarter; by 1.1% for 2025
By: Creamer Media Reporter Updated 4 hours ago South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, following an increase of 0.3% in the third quarter of... →
Nersa approves higher electricity hikes for 2026/27 after R54.7bn error
By: Terence Creamer Updated 3 hours ago The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has officially confirmed that the average tariff increase for Eskom direct customers will... →
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National commissioner must lead on tackling SA police corruption
Updated 1 hour 52 minutes ago The primary responsibility for curbing police corruption lies with SAPS leadership – not external agencies like the Independent Police... →
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... →
Recommendations
Under Destruction: Munich Security Report 2026
18th February 2026 The world has entered a period of wrecking-ball politics. Sweeping destruction – rather than careful reforms and policy corrections – is the order... →
Blended finance and the illusion of development: Lessons from the EFSD+ for the next EU budget
13th February 2026 This report by ActionAid, CONCORD and Eurodad warns that proposals for the next Global Europe Instrument in the MFF (2028–2034) risk weakening the... →
Operation Vulindlela: Phase II 2025/26 Q3 Progress Report
12th February 2026 Operation Vulindlela Phase II is a joint initiative of the Presidency and National Treasury to accelerate the implementation of priority structural... →
The least developed countries report 2025
11th February 2026 Services are playing an increasingly important role in the global economy, including in least developed countries (LDCs). This shift, fuelled by... →
Statements
Special Investigating Unit on Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum launch
6th March 2026 The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Department of Water and Sanitation have launched the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (WSACF) as an... →
SASSA on 30 days notice for beneficiaries to visit offices for social grant review
6th March 2026 South African Social Security Agency is encouraging all beneficiaries not to ignore the 30 days’ notice to do social grant review. Before the... →
Treasury on departure of Edgar Sishi to join International Monetary Fund
6th March 2026 The Deputy Director General (DDG) Budget Office, Edgar Sishi, will leave the National Treasury at the end of March 2026 to join the International... →
Minister John Steenhuisen on the cost of vaccinating herd against Foot-and-Mouth Disease
6th March 2026 Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, today confirmed that the South African government will cover the full cost of vaccinating the national... →
Press Offices
Who owns an AI’s "masterpiece"? - The South African reality
Updated 1 hour 29 minutes ago Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the way that it can be used is evolving at a rapid rate. Many South African businesses, including startups and... →
The New Code Brings Relief to Small Businesses: Changes to the Code of Good Practice on Dismissals (Schedule 8 of the LRA)
Updated 2 hours 12 minutes ago On 4 September 2025, the Code of Good Practice: Dismissal (Schedule 8 of the Labour Relations Act) was published in the Government Gazette, which... →
Feeling the Music: The case that put AI music recommendations to the patent test and what this means for South African engineers
By: Reuters Updated 2 hours 15 minutes ago In February 2026, the United Kingdom Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision in Emotional Perception AI Ltd v Comptroller General. While the... →
Project AmaBillions and the 2026 Budget Speech revised revenue estimate
Updated 3 hours ago With various notable announcements in the 2026 Budget Speech, some may have missed the subtle reminder that the undisputed tax debt book remains on... →
