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ActionSA pulls out of National Convention, will instead observe proceedings 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 13th August 2025 Owing to “serious and unresolved” questions, particularly around the budget of the National Dialogue, ActionSA has decided it will not send a... →
Dirco slams ‘inaccurate, deeply flawed’ US human rights report 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 13th August 2025 The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation expressed disappointment with what it said was an “inaccurate and deeply flawed” account of... →
Media reports of arrest warrant for Police Commissioner unfounded – NPA
By: Creamer Media Reporter 12th August 2025 The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA’s) Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) on Tuesday refuted media reports that warrants of... →
Unemployment rate worsens to 33.2%
By: Creamer Media Reporter 12th August 2025 South Africa's unemployment rate worsened by 0.3 of a percentage point to 33.2% in the second quarter, compared with the unemployment rate of 32.9%... →
‘ANC has hijacked National Dialogue’ – Solidarity Movement and its institutions pull out of convention
By: Sashnee Moodley 12th August 2025 Following the withdrawal of seven legacy foundations from the upcoming National Dialogue Preparatory Task Team, the Solidarity Movement and its... →
DA calls National Dialogue ‘one-sided’ as it prepares to table plan in Parliament to boost economy
By: Thabi Shomolekae 11th August 2025 Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen on Monday stated that while the country “bleeds with a failing economy" and high unemployment... →
Rejigged organising committee formed after withdrawal of legacy foundations from National Dialogue task team
By: Sashnee Moodley 11th August 2025 Representatives from civil society, social partners, the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac), the University of South Africa... →
National Dialogue a tribute to women pioneers of 1956 – Ramaphosa
By: Thabi Shomolekae 11th August 2025 Ahead of the controversial upcoming first National Convention as part of the National Dialogue process, President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the... →
Seven legacy foundations withdraw from National Convention task team, call for postponement
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th August 2025 Seven prominent legacy foundations on Friday proposed that the first National Convention, scheduled to be held from August 15 to 17, be postponed,... →
ActionSA may exit National Dialogue after legacy foundations withdraw from task team
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th August 2025 ActionSA Parliamentary leader Athol Trollip said on Friday his party will evaluate whether the upcoming National Dialogue represents a “real... →
South Africa's central bank sees only modest impact from US tariffs
By: Reuters 8th August 2025 South Africa's central bank believes US tariffs will only have a modest impact on the country's economic growth while leaving its inflation levels... →
Tariff D-Day: Ramaphosa, Trump speak as trade deal discussions continue
By: Thabi Shomolekae 7th August 2025 More detailed discussions will take place between South African and US trade negotiating teams, following a telephone discussion between President... →
