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Ramaphosa points to eThekwini’s ‘progress’ in improving local govt ahead of elections 
By: Sashnee Moodley 9th March 2026 “When local government fails, the impact is felt by communities, businesses and households. When local government works well, villages, towns and... →
BLSA calls for more convictions following first major State capture conviction
By: Tasneem Bulbulia Updated 7 hours ago Progress on improving accountability is finally materialising South Africa; however, the pace is still too slow, business organisation Business... →
Provincial committee welcomes task teams to investigate political killings, kidnapping
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 5 hours ago The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed the establishment of two specialised units in Gauteng... →
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South Africa’s power utility Eskom tried to block a gold mine from going solar – but lost in court
Updated 3 hours ago South Africa’s national energy policy says: build more renewable power facilities and build them fast. But getting the players in the energy space... →
The Iran war and global trade: will the Cape route become the new normal?
Updated 3 hours ago Events in the Middle East during February and March 2026 again disrupted the flows of shipping trade to the eastern and western spheres of the... →
Congo-Brazzaville’s predictable election masks a brewing succession battle
Updated 3 hours ago The growing pool of disaffected youth could test the ruling party’s grip on power, especially as succession questions loom. The Republic of the... →
Why Air Quality Matters in Our Communities: The Breathe and Thrive Air Aware Campaign
Updated 3 hours ago The Air Quality Matters project can play a vital role in raising awareness about air quality issues and the impact on people’s health, as well as... →
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Two decades of intra-BRICS trade: Trends, patterns and policies
6th March 2026 Global trade is being reshaped by shifting trade partnerships and policies, evolving supply chains and the search for resilient growth. This report... →
The implications of critical energy transition minerals for women’s participation in the mining sector
6th March 2026 The global push towards clean energy is driving a surge in demand for critical energy transition minerals such as cobalt and nickel – essential for... →
Briefing Paper 643 – The SANDF's Internal Deployment
3rd March 2026 In the State of the Nation Address on 12th February, President Ramaphosa announced: “To strengthen our fight against gang violence, I am deploying... →
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... →
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DA welcomes gamechanger Home Affairs services at Capitec & Standard Bank branches
Updated 2 hours 30 minutes ago Today’s announcement by Home Affairs Minister, the DA’s Dr. Leon Schreiber, that Capitec and Standard Bank branches have begun rolling out Home... →
Home Affairs on first bank branches go live under new digital partnership model
Updated 3 hours ago Today marks the launch of one of the most significant reforms in the history of the Department of Home Affairs, as the Department’s new Digital... →
ActionSA Demands NPA Act on Unresolved Paul O’Sullivan Charges Related to Alleged Impersonation of IPID Investigators
Updated 3 hours ago ActionSA calls on the NPA to urgently conclude its probe into the 2017 charges against Paul O’Sullivan linked to the alleged impersonation of IPID... →
DA condemns Morero for mobilising ANC branches to defend R10 billion SAMWU deal
Updated 4 hours ago The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg strongly condemns the conduct of Executive Mayor Dada Morero where he is seen in videos appearing to... →
Press Offices
Budget 2026: What it means for foreign property owners in South Africa
Updated 7 hours ago Foreign nationals owning property in South Africa, or who are considering buying or selling local real estate, should take note of several key... →
Mauritius: Statutory demand: Legal framework and recent court developments
6th March 2026 A statutory demand is a formal demand for payment of a debt served by a creditor on its debtor in a standard and prescribed form, under the... →
Sars’ strong stance on crypto asset transaction reporting
6th March 2026 Following Sars’ implementation of the Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) on 01 March 2026, taxpayer uncertainty in this space has reached an... →
South Africa: Proposed amendments to employment laws published for comment - part 2
5th March 2026 On 26 February 2026, draft amendments to various employment laws were published by the Minister of Employment and Labour. This follows the... →
