Headline News
IEC confirms voter registration weekend in June for local elections 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 10th March 2026 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 10th March 2026 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 10th March 2026 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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Opinions
National commissioner must lead on tackling SA police corruption
Updated 6 hours 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
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... →
International investment in sustainable infrastructure: The role of public-private partnerships
22nd January 2026 The global investment landscape is at a critical point. Despite various commitments and frameworks aimed at financing sustainable development,... →
Statements
PIC Chairperson welcomes court interdict against Ralebala Mampeule
5th March 2026 The Chairperson of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), Dr. David Masondo, welcomes the judgment delivered yesterday by the Johannesburg High... →
FW de Klerk Foundation Pays Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota
5th March 2026 The FW de Klerk Foundation notes with sadness the passing of Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota and extends its sincere condolences to his family, colleagues... →
ANC begs DA to hide truth from Gauteng residents about water crisis
5th March 2026 Today, the African National Congress (ANC) has written to the Democratic Alliance (DA) demanding that we remove the billboard unveiled in Tshwane... →
International Relations committee urges DIRCO to use SA's position to enable trade through initiatives
5th March 2026 The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation today received a briefing from the Department of International Relations and... →
Press Offices
Who owns an AI’s "masterpiece"? - The South African reality
Updated 6 hours 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 7 hours 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 7 hours 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
10th March 2026 With various notable announcements in the 2026 Budget Speech, some may have missed the subtle reminder that the undisputed tax debt book remains on... →
