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Performance in water sector needs to be stepped up, urges Ramaphosa

By: Natasha Odendaal     Updated 6 hours ago South Africa’s embattled water sector is the number one priority for government, and implementation will be critical in turning the dire situation... 

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GOOD Party says ANC caucus leader's switch to DA a 'betrayal' 

By: Thabi Shomolekae     27th March 2025 The Democratic Alliance on Thursday welcomed to its ranks the leader of the opposition and leader of the African National Congress in the City of... 

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DA denies claim it is responsible for bid to rename Sandton Drive, EFF wants process to proceed 

By: Thabi Shomolekae     Updated 6 hours ago The Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg said it “vehemently” rejects assertions made by City of Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero that the party is... 

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The Conversation

Wealthy nations owe climate debt to Africa – funds that could help cities grow

27th March 2025 Wealthy nations fuelled their industrial growth and urbanisation by burning fossil fuels. This was the biggest cause of climate change, which now... 

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Cue the cameras: how SAPS bodycams can deliver tangible results

27th March 2025 What should police body-worn cameras aim to achieve, and how will we know if they are working? The South African Police Service (SAPS) plans to... 

Africa Check

Strong only on paper? Fact-checking Angie Motshekga’s claim about South Africa’s military might

27th March 2025 In March 2025, the Southern African Development Community said it would start gradually pulling troops out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo... 

South African Institute of International Affairs

Practical Steps SA Can Take to Reset its Relationship in the Trump Era

26th March 2025 Managing US perceptions of South Africa is increasingly vital. Rational explanations alone may not be sufficient to shift entrenched views,... 

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Accountable Together

High corruption in policing points to govt inadequacy in confronting challenges – Corruption Watch 

By: Thabi Shomolekae     27th March 2025 Corruption Watch chairperson Professor Themba Maseko said on Thursday that the high number of corruption issues in the policing sector is an... 

 Trinidad and Tobago: eTrade Readiness Assessment

Trinidad and Tobago: eTrade Readiness Assessment

26th March 2025 The UNCTAD-led eTrade for all initiative, launched at the fourteenth session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD XIV)... 

 Water-Driven Hunger: How the Climate Crisis Fuels Africa’s Food Emergency

Water-Driven Hunger: How the Climate Crisis Fuels Africa’s Food Emergency

26th March 2025 This briefing paper examines the interconnected water and food crises in Eastern and Southern Africa, focusing on eight of the continent’s most... 

 The Intervention Journey: A Roadmap to Effective Digital Safety Measures

The Intervention Journey: A Roadmap to Effective Digital Safety Measures

25th March 2025 With the increasing digitization of society, online harms – such as child sexual exploitation, scams, privacy violations and disinformation – are... 

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Coalition Partners Commend City of Tshwane for Tabling First Fully-Funded Draft Budget Since 2021

Coalition Partners Commend City of Tshwane for Tabling First Fully-Funded Draft Budget Since 2021

Updated 5 hours ago The ANC, EFF, ActionSA, AIC, DOP, PA, PAC, ATM, and GOOD commend the City of Tshwane for successfully tabling its first fully-funded Draft Budget... 

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Continued chanting of 'Kill the Boer' is unacceptable and divisive

Updated 5 hours ago The inflammatory "Kill the Boer" chant has no place in our society, regardless of any legal ruling on its constitutionality. The fact that this... 

Multiparty Coalition Government shaves R1 billion off its Eskom debt thanks to improved revenue collection

Updated 5 hours ago Multiparty Coalition Government shaves R1 billion off its Eskom debt thanks to improved revenue collection The City of Tshwane is delighted to... 

ActionSA Celebrates Multiparty Coalition’s Fully-funded Draft Budget

ActionSA Celebrates Multiparty Coalition’s Fully-funded Draft Budget

Updated 5 hours ago ActionSA extends its commendations to the Multiparty Coalition Government for tabling its first Draft Budget that is also fully-funded.  This comes... 

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Bowmans

Bowmans’ role in facilitating investment in East Africa highlighted by DealMakers Africa

Updated 5 hours ago The ability of preeminent African law firm, Bowmans, to facilitate investment in East Africa has been highlighted once again. In the DealMakers... 

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Home Affairs Minister expected to extend concession protecting valid visa holders who await pending outcomes

Updated 6 hours ago The Department of Home Affairs' (DHA) concession issued in December 2024, which allowed applicants who had pending visa and appeal applications,... 

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Commercial insolvency and the risk of winding up

27th March 2025 Defaulting debtors have been around for as long as debt arrangements have existed. As such, creditors and lawmakers have spent centuries trying to... 

SchoemanLaw

Understanding the Revised Automotive Aftermarket Guidelines for Competition (R2R)

27th March 2025 In 2024, the South African Competition Commission updated the Automotive Aftermarket Guidelines for Competition, commonly referred to as R2R. These... 

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