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Academic says South Africa should not hand over G20 presidency to the US 

By: Darren Parker     21st November 2025 South Africa should not hand the G20 presidency over to the US, Columbia University Center for Sustainable Development director Jeffrey Sachs has... 

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US President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa
DBE proposes single national school calendar

DBE proposes single national school calendar 

By: Thabi Shomolekae     21st November 2025 The Department of Basic Education on Friday called for “national alignment” in education as it set out proposals to scrap the staggered reopening... 

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Parly committee welcomes GBVF crisis declaration, urges swift rollout of National Strategic Plan 

By: Thabi Shomolekae     21st November 2025 The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Social Development says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s declaration of gender-based violence and femicide as a... 

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South Africans are flourishing more than you might expect – here’s why

21st November 2025 South Africa is often portrayed in the media as a country struggling with inequality, corruption, crime, infrastructure collapse and public health... 

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Africa’s voice at the G20: Will Johannesburg deliver?

21st November 2025 As the first African-hosted G20 summit, Johannesburg offers a pivotal platform to amplify African priorities. South Africa’s G20 presidency comes... 

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Important shift

21st November 2025 There are signs that the long-promised change to the composition of government spending – from consumption to capital investment – is at last... 

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As Somali pirates make a comeback, collaboration is key

20th November 2025 Overstretched naval deployments and a focus on Red Sea security have left parts of the Western Indian Ocean vulnerable. Somali pirate activity in... 

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21st November 2025 AI is transforming strategic foresight, the field where experts explore plausible futures and develop strategies to help organisations, governments... 

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21st November 2025 In the aviation sector’s decarbonisation efforts, airports are uniquely positioned to lead by example. This white paper examines the feasibility of... 

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21st November 2025 In partnership with the World Economic Forum, the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship is the foremost global community of pioneering... 

Israel’s Forced Displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank

Israel’s Forced Displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank

20th November 2025 Nadim M., a pseudonym for a 60-year-old father of four, was forced to flee Tulkarem refugee camp in the West Bank of the Occupied Palestinian... 

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Statements

Deputy President Paul Mashatile

Mashatile meets with Zimbabwe first Vice President for bilateral meeting

21st November 2025 His Excellency, the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Paul Mashatile on Friday, 21 November 2025, had a bilateral meeting with... 

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Solidarity calls on US and SA governments to resolve dispute after G20

21st November 2025 The prospects of ordinary South Africans are suffering because of the dispute between the governments of President Donald Trump of the United... 

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​​No colonial future for Gaza: SAJFP rejects UNSC resolution on Trump “peace plan” 

21st November 2025 South African Jews For a Free Palestine (SAJFP) notes that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has passed a resolution drafted by the United... 

Standing Committee on Public Accounts chairperson Songezo Zibi

Parliament reissues notice of summons to Collins Letsoalo

21st November 2025 Following a resolution of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) to issue summons to Mr Collins Letsoalo, the Secretary to Parliament... 

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Press Offices

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The courts' approach to withdrawal of admissions and compromise

21st November 2025 In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) reaffirmed the legal principles governing the withdrawal of admissions in pleadings and the... 

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Sars keeps their eyes on all travellers entering and leaving South Africa – What you need to know

21st November 2025 Ahead of the peak holiday season, the South African Revenue Service (Sars) has issued a timely reminder encouraging all travellers to use the Sars... 

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How Free is Mickey Mouse? Disney Draws the Line on Mickey Jewellery

19th November 2025 Mickey Mouse is making headlines, and this time, it’s not for his on-screen antics. Instead, the iconic mouse has stepped off the screen and into... 

Tax Consulting SA

Key tax compliance lessons from the long-running Africa Cash and Carry case

19th November 2025 The matter of CSARS v Africa Cash and Carry (Crown Mines) (Pty) Ltd and Another illustrates the critical role of responsible tax debt management... 

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