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Steenhuisen warns DA about exiting alliance
By: Bloomberg Updated 7 hours ago South Africa’s second-largest political party faces some internal pressure to quit the ruling coalition, but doing so would damage its growth... →
Water Bill will not fix political failure, poor governance, warns Outa
By: Natasha Odendaal Updated 31 minutes ago The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) on Monday warned that, while necessary, the amendment of South Africa’s Water Services Act will not fix... →
Nigeria inflation slows before first central bank meeting of 2026
By: Reuters Updated 49 minutes ago Nigeria's annual inflation rate slowed slightly to 15.10% in January from 15.15% in December, the statistics office said on Monday, marking the... →
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Ramaphosa and a stable electricity system in South Africa: the devils are in the detail
Updated 3 hours ago The strategic significance of the reference to energy reform in South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address cannot be... →
Africa’s trade blocs were designed to unite the continent: four reasons they haven’t delivered
Updated 3 hours ago In a rapidly fracturing world, regional integration could be a source of resilience for the African continent. The African Union agreed in 2019 to... →
Regional protection scheme needed for Sudan’s displacement crisis
Updated 4 hours ago The massive scale and fast pace of displacement cycles have overwhelmed support systems in Sudan and neighbouring countries. Almost three years... →
Opinion: Does South Africa have a future without power cuts? Ramaphosa intervenes, but the drama isn’t over
Updated 7 hours ago South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his 2026 State of the Nation address, announced that the country’s electricity transmission assets... →
Recommendations
Blended finance and the illusion of development: Lessons from the EFSD+ for the next EU budget
13th February 2026 This report by ActionAid, CONCORD and Eurodad warns that proposals for the next Global Europe Instrument in the MFF (2028–2034) risk weakening the... →
Operation Vulindlela: Phase II 2025/26 Q3 Progress Report
12th February 2026 Operation Vulindlela Phase II is a joint initiative of the Presidency and National Treasury to accelerate the implementation of priority structural... →
The least developed countries report 2025
11th February 2026 Services are playing an increasingly important role in the global economy, including in least developed countries (LDCs). This shift, fuelled by... →
Pathways to better funding for women-led organisations
11th February 2026 Women-led organisations (WLOs) are indispensable humanitarian actors whose proximity, trust and gendered analysis enable them to reach people and... →
Statements
Premier Alan Winde calls for regulated FMD permit controls as 450 cattle vaccinated
Updated 42 minutes ago 450 heads of cattle were today, 15 February, vaccinated against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in Fisantekraal, Cape Town. The Western Cape... →
Did the Secretary to Parliament declare his “personal relationship” with the Public Protector?
Updated 1 hour 37 minutes ago On 5 February 2026 the Democratic Alliance (DA) lodged a complaint with the Public Protector, among others, regarding the Secretary to Parliament,... →
DA demands Pres. Ramaphosa deploy army to fight Northern Areas gang crisis
Updated 3 hours ago The Democratic Alliance (DA) joined community members in Gqeberha today for a “Do Our Lives Not Matter?” rally, where a memorandum addressed to... →
DA concerned Gauteng Water-Shifting is rotating demand, as Ministers give oversights and meetings, but no timelines and timetables
Updated 3 hours ago The Democratic Alliance cannot accept the communication from the Gauteng Provincial Government on Friday painting a picture of a water crisis under... →
Press Offices
Leading South African law firm Cox Yeats receives global recognition
Updated 1 hour 48 minutes ago South African law firm, Cox Yeats has been recognised in the Chambers and Partners 2026 rankings as a leading firm, reflecting the firm’s continued... →
Webber Wentzel Launches Technology Subsidiary - Fusion
Updated 6 hours ago Leading African law firm, Webber Wentzel today announced the launch of a new AI, technology, and legal operations subsidiary at the African GC... →
Sars tax debt collection strategies and the head in the sand trap!
Updated 6 hours ago Most taxpayers who receive enforcement style communications from SARS are rarely caught off guard as they already know a debt exists. The danger is... →
Bowmans reaffirms its status as the pre-eminent African law firm, with exceptional Chambers rankings
13th February 2026 Bowmans has once again demonstrated its strength in handling complex legal matters, earning outstanding recognition in the 2026 Chambers and... →
