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ANC NEC condemns Motsepe’s leadership campaign 
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 7 hours ago 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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Due process in exile: The constitutional crisis behind third-country removals
Updated 7 hours ago 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
Air Liquide invests R100m in Wits – South Africa Hydrogen Localisation Initiative
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 27th February 2026 Gas solutions provider Air Liquide South Africa, the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and nonprofit the Localisation Support Fund (LSF) on... →
Budget Speech 2026 / 2027: Tax Overview
26th February 2026 On 25 February 2026, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his fifth Budget Speech and his second under the Government of National Unity.... →
Bowmans Budget Speech commentary
26th February 2026 According to the Chinese zodiac, we have just entered the year of the ‘Fire Horse’, which is associated with rapid change, passion and ambition.... →
WHO water, sanitation, hygiene and waste strategy 2026-2035
24th February 2026 Unsafe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) still drive at least 1.4-million preventable deaths each year, while climate shocks, outbreaks,... →
Statements
Health on vis-à-vis arrest of three officials
Updated 7 hours ago The Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has noted this morning the arrest and appearance in court of three officials in the Department of... →
IPID Must Now Unseal Declassified Phala Phala Report After ActionSA’s Unrelenting Pressure
Updated 7 hours ago ActionSA’s fight against IPID’s decision to classify their Phala Phala report has finally been won, with the Minister announcing the... →
Soldier’s illegal arms cache highlights need for proper oversight of SANDF deployment
2nd March 2026 While residents on the Cape Flats have been promised that the South African National Defense Force (SANDF) will come to their aid in the fight... →
Minister John Steenhuisen on scaling up national vaccination drive after arrival of Turkish FMD vaccines
2nd March 2026 The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, is pleased to confirm that a major consignment of 1,5 million Dollvet Foot and mouth disease (FMD)... →
Press Offices
Labour Law Amendment and Labour Relations Amendment Bills – call for comments
Updated 7 hours ago 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... →
