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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
AARTO system rollout deferred to July 2026
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 10th November 2025 Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa have decided to defer the implementation of the Administrative Adjudication... →
WWF-SASSI Retailer/Supplier Participation Scheme Report 2024
5th November 2025 The vibrant and complex ecosystem that is the WWF Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative (WWF-SASSI) underscores the collective... →
G20 Extraordinary Committee of Independent Experts on Global Inequality
4th November 2025 The G20 Presidency of South Africa gave a unique opportunity for the country to launch a new Extraordinary Committee of Independent Experts –... →
All roads lead to reform: A financial system fit to mobilize $1.3 trillion for climate finance
4th November 2025 At COP 29 in Baku, Parties to the Paris Agreement adopted a New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance for developing countries,... →
Statements
DA welcomes resolution of Ithala depositor crisis, calls for legislative reform
2nd December 2025 The DA in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) welcomes yesterday’s announcement that Ithala SOC Ltd depositors will finally gain access to their funds before... →
Social Development cautions public about fake message of National Family Support Allowance
2nd December 2025 The Department of Social Development (DSD) cautions members of the public to be extremely vigilant about a fake message circulating on social media... →
DA applauds launch of R496 million Education Outcomes Fund by Minister Gwarube
1st December 2025 The DA applauds the Minister of Basic Education's launch of the R496 million Education Outcomes Fund, South Africa's largest outcomes based... →
Private Prosecution Unit’s intervention exposes Eastern Cape Prosecution Heads’ deception to avoid prosecuting Mabuyane
1st December 2025 Four months ago, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) informed AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit that the case against Eastern Cape Premier... →
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... →
