Headline News
Tributes pour in for Mosiuoa Lekota 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 4th March 2026 “South Africa has lost a patriot, a freedom fighter, and a servant of the people whose life story is closely intertwined with the country’s journey... →
South Africa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked
By: Reuters 4th March 2026 South Africa is willing to play a mediating role in the Middle East conflict if asked, President Cyril Ramaphosa told local media on the sidelines... →
Africa's energy transition must support industrialisation, Ramaphosa tells Energy Indaba delegates
By: Rebecca Campbell 4th March 2026 South Africa is seeking to expand its electricity transmission grid, which wis a R450-billion challenge, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in his... →
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Opinions
South Africa’s economy is picking up, but hasn’t reached a turning point yet – economist
4th March 2026 In presenting the 2026 national budget to South Africa’s parliament on 25 February, finance minister Enoch Godongwana characterised this as the... →
Warships as diplomats: how the South African Navy is tasked with building ties with other nations
4th March 2026 A naval exercise off the South African coast in January 2026, dubbed Will for Peace and involving the warships of South Africa, China, Russia, the... →
Johannesburg’s water crisis clouds Africa’s bold new water vision
4th March 2026 The effects of Africa’s richest city running dry would be disastrous for its residents, the country’s economy, and the continent. African leaders... →
South Africa’s minibus taxi industry runs on social bonds – reform must accept this
3rd March 2026 South Africa’s minibus taxi industry is the backbone of the country’s public transport system. Every day, millions of commuters rely on it. In many... →
Recommendations
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... →
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.... →
Statements
SACP statement of condolences to family of Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota
4th March 2026 The South African Communist Party (SACP) conveys its message of condolences to the family of Mosiuoa Patrick Lekota, the founding member and... →
SANDF deployment must be measurable, time-bound and strengthen SAPS
4th March 2026 Today’s briefing by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to the Portfolio Committee on... →
Health committee briefed on arrest of three senior department of health officials
4th March 2026 The Portfolio Committee on Health was briefed by the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, on the arrest and court appearance of three senior... →
Safeguards to mitigate risk of militarisation of policing and clear accountability framework necessary for SANDF deployment
4th March 2026 A joint meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Police and the Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources has urged senior management of... →
Press Offices
The Voluntary Disclosure Programme and interest relief: A long-awaited correction
4th March 2026 For many years, the Voluntary Disclosure Programme (“VDP”), has served as a critical mechanism through which taxpayers can regularise historical... →
South Africa: Proposed amendments to employment laws published for comment - part 1
4th March 2026 The Minister of Employment and Labour published a raft of draft amendments to various employment laws on 26 February 2026. Among them are the... →
AI walks into an arbitration: What could go wrong?
4th March 2026 Artificial intelligence is no longer an abstract, futuristic concept in arbitration proceedings. It has already entered the hearing room (albeit,... →
Greening the Workplace: ESG In South Africa: An actionable blueprint for a “greener horizon” for South African businesses
3rd March 2026 The escalating focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors is reshaping the landscape of business operations globally. South... →
