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‘He demonstrated accountability’ – ANC accepts Lesufi’s apology following insensitive remarks 
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 48 minutes ago The African National Congress (ANC) on Thursday said it appreciated Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s “accountability” in correcting and apologising... →
IMF finds South African economy resilient, but warns of downside risks
By: Schalk Burger Updated 4 hours ago International financial institution the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as part of its yearly consultation with South Africa, has found that its... →
Human rights commission calls for water crisis to be declared a national disaster
By: Natasha Odendaal Updated 6 hours ago The South African Human Rights Commission is calling for the water outages currently crippling South Africa to be declared a national disaster, as... →
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Public healthcare and contracting out: can it work? Global review presents some answers
Updated 6 hours ago Universal health coverage – ensuring everyone can get quality, affordable healthcare when they need it – is one of the targets of the Sustainable... →
Sudan’s latest peace plan: what’s in it and does it stand a chance?
Updated 6 hours ago US president Donald Trump’s advisor on Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, announced in February 2026 that Washington and three Middle East... →
Why the US can destroy terrorist camps in Nigeria, but not terrorism – security scholar
Updated 6 hours ago US military airstrikes on Islamic State-linked militants in north-western Nigeria on Christmas Day 2025 attracted global attention. The focus was... →
The AU has frozen the Somaliland debate: political solutions are needed
Updated 7 hours ago Israel’s Somaliland recognition generated unusual cohesion in Africa and beyond, but condemnation hasn’t delivered a consensual solution. Israel’s... →
Recommendations
Operation Vulindlela: Phase II 2025/26 Q3 Progress Report
Updated 3 hours ago Operation Vulindlela Phase II is a joint initiative of the Presidency and National Treasury to accelerate the implementation of priority structural... →
The least developed countries report 2025
11th February 2026 Services are playing an increasingly important role in the global economy, including in least developed countries (LDCs). This shift, fuelled by... →
Pathways to better funding for women-led organisations
11th February 2026 Women-led organisations (WLOs) are indispensable humanitarian actors whose proximity, trust and gendered analysis enable them to reach people and... →
Transition finance across G20 presidencies
11th February 2026 Transitioning to an economy powered by renewable energy is a significant challenge. It requires enormous technological and political will - as well... →
Statements
Minister Velenkosi Hlabisa congratulates Deputy Minister Prince Zolile on his ordination as Reverend
Updated 2 hours 46 minutes ago The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Deputy... →
Minister Dean Macpherson welcomes high court order halting land invasion on prime agricultural land
Updated 2 hours 54 minutes ago The Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has welcomed the order granted by the High Court of South Africa (Eastern Cape... →
State official unduly benefits from over R76 million tender in Rand West
Updated 7 hours ago Rand West District Municipality has awarded a tender valued at R76.18 million to a state official. This happens under Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s... →
International Relations committee calls for greater recognition of Africa Day through reparation
Updated 7 hours ago The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation today received a briefing from the Department of International Relations and... →
Press Offices
Court scrutiny of Sars’ powers and internal protocols – Why the tax man may come up short
Updated 2 hours 45 minutes ago Two recent High Court judgments, in which the South African Revenue Service’s (Sars) powers came under close scrutiny, have delivered a clear... →
A snapshot of the National Minimum Wage for 2026
11th February 2026 In this bulletin, we take a look at the new national minimum wage, discuss how this wage is to be calculated and comment on how it may affect... →
Prudential Authority opens final consultation on amended commercial paper regulations
11th February 2026 The regulation of commercial paper issuance in South Africa has, since 1994, been governed by an exemption notice (the Commercial Paper... →
A legacy of love… and red dresses
10th February 2026 He created a signature shade of red and dressed the most glamorous women in the world – from Princess Diana to Zendaya – but Valentino’s greatest... →
