Headline News
South Africa launches inquiry into Iran's participation in BRICS+ naval drills 
By: Reuters 16th January 2026 South Africa's defence ministry has launched a probe into Iran's participation in the BRICS+ naval exercises held near Cape Town this week, after... →
World Bank’s South African GDP growth forecast shows local reforms working – GCIS
By: Schalk Burger 16th January 2026 The World Bank’s outlook projects that GDP growth in South Africa will increase to 1.4% this year and 1.5% in 2027, which reflects the positive... →
US accuses South Africa of cosying up to Iran with naval drills
By: Bloomberg 16th January 2026 The US criticised South Africa for allowing Iran to participate in naval drills off the coast of Cape Town, after conflicting reports about the... →
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Opinions
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is about political alliances, not legal principles
16th January 2026 Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent nation has been described as historic by Somaliland’s president, Abdirahman Mohamed... →
Danger signs
16th January 2026 “We live in a world, in the real world, Jake, that is governed by strength, that is governed by force, that is governed by power. These are the... →
Uganda’s autocratic political system is failing its people – and threatens the region
15th January 2026 When he was first sworn in as Uganda’s president in 1986, Yoweri Museveni declared that his victory represented a “fundamental change”. He promised... →
Deal-making trumps democratic principles in US approach to Africa
15th January 2026 Donald Trump’s national security strategy mentions Africa in passing as a source of critical minerals and a counter to China’s dominance. In... →
Recommendations
Global Risks Report 2026
16th January 2026 The Global Risks Report 2026, the 21st edition of this annual report, marks the second half of a turbulent decade. The report analyses global risks... →
2024 Year in Review: Climate-driven Global Renewable Energy Resources and Energy Demand
16th January 2026 Climate variability and long-term climate change are increasingly shaping the performance and reliability of renewable energy systems worldwide.... →
Renewable energy auctions: Design for risk allocation
16th January 2026 Auctions are now the leading procurement method globally for the supply of renewables-based power. While auctions to date have helped deliver... →
Improving financial access for non-profit organisations: what we have learned, and the road ahead
16th January 2026 Since March 2024, ODI Global’s Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) has convened a series of international, cross-sector dialogues bringing together... →
Statements
Minister Lamola must stand up for democracy in Uganda
16th January 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Ronald Lamola, and the South African government... →
Eskom certified as a Top Employer for the second consecutive year
16th January 2026 Eskom is proud to announce that it has been certified as a Top Employer for 2026, marking the second consecutive year the organisation has received... →
DA demands urgent action as North West Agriculture MEC fails farmers during FMD outbreak
16th January 2026 Farmers across the North West Province are being left exposed by the provincial Department of Agriculture during the ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease... →
Transport committee supports consideration of total ban of alcohol use by drivers to curb road fatalities
16th January 2026 The Portfolio Committee on Transport notes with sadness the number of road fatalities recorded during the 2025/26 festive season and extends its... →
Press Offices
COMESA: Commission publishes practice note on new merger control regime
16th January 2026 The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (CCCC) has issued Practice Note No. 1 of 2026 (Practice Note) to clarify how the new merger control... →
Can taxpayers lose by challenging SARS? - The hidden risks in transfer pricing disputes
16th January 2026 When taxpayers dispute an assessment, the expectation is straightforward: either the taxpayer wins and the assessment is reduced, or the South... →
Where do you stand with Sars? Why a tax diagnostic review is the best new year’s resolution for 2026
16th January 2026 As we step into 2026, there is no better time for taxpayers to gain clarity on their exact standing with the South African Revenue Service (Sars).... →
Raising the Bar: Suspected False Medical Certificates
15th January 2026 Suspected false medical certificates must be supported by evidence, not suspicions. A medical practitioner’s medical certificate must fulfil... →
