Headline News
Ramaphosa says US discussing coming to G20 in South Africa, White House denies
By: Reuters Updated 1 hour 26 minutes ago South Africa's president said on Thursday the US had signalled it might change its mind and participate in the G20 summit in Johannesburg after a... →
Risk-on investors turn to Uganda to 'squeeze the last drop' out of frontier markets
By: Reuters Updated 1 hour 37 minutes ago Uganda - a landlocked African nation that until recently struggled to get a World Bank loan - is the latest hot destination for investors chasing... →
China warns citizens risk becoming 'mining slaves' in Central African Republic gold rush
By: Reuters Updated 1 hour 38 minutes ago China's embassy in the Central African Republic (CAR) has warned its citizens risk becoming "mining slaves" in the politically unstable nation's... →
Latest
Opinions
South Africans are flourishing more than you might expect – here’s why
Updated 55 minutes ago South Africa is often portrayed in the media as a country struggling with inequality, corruption, crime, infrastructure collapse and public health... →
Africa’s voice at the G20: Will Johannesburg deliver?
Updated 57 minutes ago As the first African-hosted G20 summit, Johannesburg offers a pivotal platform to amplify African priorities. South Africa’s G20 presidency comes... →
Important shift
21st November 2025 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... →
Recommendations
AI in Strategic Foresight: Reshaping Anticipatory Governance
Updated 39 minutes ago AI is transforming strategic foresight, the field where experts explore plausible futures and develop strategies to help organisations, governments... →
Decarbonizing Aviation Ground Operations: Alternative Bus Technologies
Updated 41 minutes ago In the aviation sector’s decarbonisation efforts, airports are uniquely positioned to lead by example. This white paper examines the feasibility of... →
Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Annual Report 2024–2025
Updated 44 minutes ago In partnership with the World Economic Forum, the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship is the foremost global community of pioneering... →
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... →
Statements
Special Investigating Unit on International Fraud Awareness Week
Updated 17 minutes ago The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) marked the International Fraud Awareness Week on Thursday, 20 November 2025, with a nationwide event. The... →
Basic Education publishes proposed amendments to school calendar policy to strengthen national alignment
Updated 21 minutes ago The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has published proposed amendments to the School Calendar Policy aimed at strengthening national coherence,... →
SARB rate cut welcome after MTBPS
Updated 23 minutes ago This afternoon's decision by the South African Reserve Bank to cut the interest rate by 25 basis points to 6.75% shows that the new inflation... →
Committee welcomes President's declaration of GBVF as national crisis
Updated 31 minutes ago The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development, Ms Bridget Masango, has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s declaration of... →
Press Offices
Sars keeps their eyes on all travellers entering and leaving South Africa – What you need to know
Updated 1 hour 16 minutes ago Ahead of the peak holiday season, the South African Revenue Service (Sars) has issued a timely reminder encouraging all travellers to use the Sars... →
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... →
