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South African key rate lowered at first decision under new inflation target 
By: Reuters 20th November 2025 South Africa's central bank cut its main lending rate by 25 basis points to 6.75% on Thursday at the first meeting since its inflation target was... →
Stepping aside does not imply guilt on my side – Malusi Gigaba
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th November 2025 African National Congress MP Malusi Gigaba said on Thursday that the party’s step-aside principle does not imply guilt on his side, stating that... →
US excludes S Africa from ‘revolutionary’ HIV prevention meds, will only provide 300 000 doses globally
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th November 2025 Activists have sharply criticised the US government’s move to exclude South Africa from receiving HIV prevention medication Lenacapavir, and is... →
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Important shift
Updated 2 hours 10 minutes ago There are signs that the long-promised change to the composition of government spending – from consumption to capital investment – is at last... →
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... →
Senegal’s credit rating: Moody’s latest downgrade was questionable – here’s why
20th November 2025 The decision by the rating agency Moody’s to downgrade Senegal’s sovereign credit rating in late October 2025 triggered an immediate week-long... →
NHI: Where are we now?
19th November 2025 After the Department of Health's presentation to parliament and the Medium-Term Budget Statement, NHI is back in the news. Let's try to get a grip... →
Recommendations
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... →
Growth, Debt and Development: Opportunities for a New African Partnership
19th November 2025 Structural changes in the global economy demand a shift from old development paradigms. African nations must initiate and maintain high rates of... →
The State of Social Enterprise: Unlocking Inclusive Growth, Jobs and Development in Africa
18th November 2025 The State of Social Enterprise: Unlocking Inclusive Growth, Jobs and Development in Africa provides a comprehensive synthesis of the social... →
Green Logistics Innovation for Emerging Markets: Driving Competitiveness and Shared Value
18th November 2025 The global logistics sector stands to reach $8-trillion in value and supports 10% of global employment, but contributes 11% of global emissions.... →
Statements
Opposition to somatology regulations is increasing sharply
20th November 2025 Solidarity has noted a significant response from the somatology and beauty industry since the announcement by the Department of Health in the... →
DA demands arrests and return of looted Tembisa Hospital money
20th November 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng led a picket today outside Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s office to demand criminal charges against all those... →
Parliament must now intervene, after Army base claims another civilian life with bases across the country falling apart
20th November 2025 The Democratic Alliance is outraged that months after a man was killed at the 6 SA Infantry Battalion training area outside Makhanda, nothing has... →
G20: The world and South Africa need principled leadership
20th November 2025 With multiple crises spiralling out of control around the world, driving global inequality between and within countries, world leaders must... →
Press Offices
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... →
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... →
No way out: Mediation is not optional in the Gauteng Division of the High Court
19th November 2025 With effect from 22 April 2025, the Gauteng Division of the High Court has introduced mandatory mediation before civil trials. This requires... →
Foreign professionals hesitate to relocate to South Africa as spousal work access remains restricted
19th November 2025 South Africa recently lost two distinguished international scientists who were set to make a major contribution to the Square Kilometre Array (SKA)... →
