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SACP, EFF meet to prepare for joint Conference of the Left
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 1 hour 44 minutes ago The South African Communist Party (SACP) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have agreed to establish a joint working group to participate in... →
Ramokgopa reflects on Africa's energy future amid global upheaval
By: Rebecca Campbell Updated 11 minutes ago South African Electicity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has highlighted the current global upheavals and what they mean for African... →
Africa’s expected hydrogen mobility build-out detailed
By: Martin Creamer Updated 56 minutes ago Last year, South Africa witnessed hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) mobility in Johannesburg when B20 and G20 top-brass were chauffeured... →
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Opinions
South Africa’s minibus taxi industry runs on social bonds – reform must accept this
Updated 1 hour 21 minutes ago South Africa’s minibus taxi industry is the backbone of the country’s public transport system. Every day, millions of commuters rely on it. In many... →
Biometric IDs are being rolled out in Africa. Study reveals the risks and pitfalls
Updated 1 hour 24 minutes ago Across Africa, governments are introducing digital systems that use individuals’ unique physical measurements to identify them. These systems... →
South Sudan has never had an election to hand over presidential power: so what are the rules of succession?
Updated 1 hour 28 minutes ago South Sudan has not held an election since it gained independence 15 years ago, and progress towards a new constitution has stalled. Election dates... →
Mozambique’s LNG renewal: opportunity amid security and secrecy risks
Updated 1 hour 30 minutes ago Improving security beyond the project site is vital, as is ensuring that gas revenues are managed responsibly and transparently. The resumption of... →
Recommendations
Resisting the Rule of the Rich: Defending Freedom Against Billionaire Power
21st January 2026 Billionaire fortunes have grown at a rate three times faster than the previous five years since the election of Donald Trump in November 2024.... →
Women’s Health Investment Outlook: 6% of Funding for Nearly 50% of the Population – Not Just a Gap, but Untapped White Space
21st January 2026 Women’s health represents a large and undercapitalised opportunity in global healthcare. Despite women and girls making up nearly half the world’s... →
Global Value Chains Outlook 2026: Orchestrating Corporate and National Agility
20th January 2026 Global supply chains face a new operating reality – one defined by persistent volatility and disruptions embedded in the global economy. Leaders... →
Chief Economists' Outlook: January 2026
20th January 2026 The January 2026 Chief Economists’ Outlook opens on a cautiously brighter note than last year. Drawing on consultations and survey responses from... →
Statements
Public Service commission urges swift action on 4 323 ghost workers, welcomes payroll reform measures
27th February 2026 The Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration this week noted and welcomed the updates in the 2026 Budget Review on the ghost worker... →
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... →
Press Offices
Understanding the legal position around bonuses during protected strikes
Updated 14 minutes ago Can employers pay bonuses to non‑strikers during a protected strike? During a protected strike, tensions rise, and difficult choices are made on... →
Accountability and reform: The Home Affairs investigation marks a turning point for South Africa’s immigration system
Updated 2 hours 22 minutes ago The release of the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) interim report on allegations of permit and visa irregularities and findings of malfeasance... →
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... →
