Headline News
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
Aid off course - How ODA reform has left the Global South behind
30th January 2026 This report is the first comprehensive civil society examination of how changes to the rules – known as the ‘ODA modernisation’ process – have... →
GLAAS 2025 report key findings
27th January 2026 This summary presents the key findings from the UN-Water Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water (GLAAS) 2025 report, which... →
Health in immigration detention: evidence brief for policy and practice
23rd January 2026 Immigration detention poses significant risks to health and well-being, yet its use is increasing globally. Migrants, asylum seekers and other... →
The Regional Integration Brief - Issue 2
23rd January 2026 Welcome to our second edition of the Regional Integration Brief. In May this year, the Bank welcomed Dr. Sidi Ould Tah as its President, following... →
Statements
DA Federal Congress 2026: Nominations for Leadership Candidates are open
27th February 2026 Preparations for the Democratic Alliance Federal Congress 2026 are proceeding at full steam, and are well on track. The Congress will take place on... →
DA votes against Tshwane Adjustment Budget hiding hundreds of millions in water tanker spending
26th February 2026 The ANC-led government in the City of Tshwane today tabled an adjustment budget that is based on carefully hidden information, half-truths and... →
Northern Cape SOPA 2026: Fix what is broken first
26th February 2026 In his 2026 State of the Province Address (SOPA), Premier Zamani Saul prioritised headline-grabbing “mega projects” over the urgent task of fixing... →
Premier’s speech more State of Denial than State of the Province
26th February 2026 Premier Oscar Mabuyane titled his State of the Province Address “Siyakha, Siyakhathala, Siyaphambili, Sisonke” – We Build, We Care, We Advance,... →
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... →
