Headline News
Mbeki hits back at Steenhuisen for DA’s withdrawal from National Dialogue 
By: Creamer Media Reporter 4th July 2025 Former President Thabo Mbeki has sharply criticised Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen over the party’s decision to withdraw from the... →
Politicians mourn David Mabuza’s passing
By: Thabi Shomolekae 4th July 2025 South African politicians have expressed sadness on the passing of former Deputy President David Mabuza, with many remembering his leadership.... →
Ramaphosa welcomes Austrian President, cites economic opportunities
By: Thabi Shomolekae 4th July 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa said that as South Africa strives to achieve energy security through investment in renewable and other clean energy, it... →
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Opinions
COP30’s uphill battle to shift from gender rhetoric to action
4th July 2025 Gender-responsive policy is vital for climate resilience, but that requires actionable and better resourced plans. Women and girls make up 80% of... →
Ruth First and activist research: the legacy of a South African freedom fighter
4th July 2025 Ruth First, born 100 years ago, was a South African freedom fighter, journalist and scholar who worked against the racist system of apartheid... →
Good, bad, disturbing
4th July 2025 One of the marvels of the post-Covid era is the ongoing ability to participate in live events that are many miles away. Although technology fails... →
Climate change has doubled the world’s heatwaves: how Africa is affected
3rd July 2025 A global review of extreme heat has found that between May 2024 and May 2025, nearly half the world’s people (49% or 4-billion) suffered through an... →
Recommendations
Circular Economy in Africa at the World Circular Economy Forum 2025
4th July 2025 The 2025 World Circular Economy Forum provided a timely moment to elevate Africa’s circular economy agenda within global conversations. With 1 206... →
Implementing World Summit on the Information Society Outcomes: A Twenty-Year Review
4th July 2025 Since the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), held in two phases in 2003 and 2005, digital technologies and services have advanced... →
Empowering Consumers, Protecting the Planet
4th July 2025 Sustainable consumption and production (SCP) are central to addressing the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and... →
Travel and Tourism at a Turning Point: Principles for Transformative Growth
3rd July 2025 The travel and tourism sector stands at a critical juncture. Projected to contribute $16-trillion to global GDP by 2034 – more than 11% of the... →
Statements
Minister John Steenhuisen lifts Foot and mouth disease management area restrictions in Eastern Cape and Limpopo
4th July 2025 The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has decided to lift the disease management areas (DMA) in Eastern Cape and Limpopo after intensified... →
Minister Blade Nzimande receives Cuban Ambassador to South Africa for a courtesy visit
4th July 2025 Yesterday, 2 July, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, received Her Excellency, Mrs. Esther Armenteros, Cuban... →
President Cyril Ramaphosa on the passing of former Deputy President David Mabuza
4th July 2025 I have learned with deep sadness of the passing of former Deputy President and former Premier of Mpumalanga David Dabede Mabuza. Deputy President... →
Statement of Condolence by IFP President, Hon. Velenkosini Hlabisa MP on the Passing of Former Deputy President David Mabuza
4th July 2025 The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has learned with great sadness of the passing of the Former Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr.... →
Press Offices
UK Court of Appeal on understanding policy intent through pre-contractual documents
4th July 2025 A recent decision by the UK Court of Appeal (Civil Division) offers valuable insights into the role of the disclosure of pre-contractual documents... →
Cracking Down or Catching Up? South Africa’s Approach to Crypto Regulation: Part 1 – Payments
4th July 2025 Crypto assets (“crypto“) exist in a unique regulatory space. Unlike traditional currency, crypto is not issued by central banks. Crypto can however... →
Underlying cause in a section 197 transfer? Labour Appeal Court clarifies
3rd July 2025 The recent Labour Appeal Court (LAC) decision in Zeda Car Leasing (Pty) Ltd t/a Avis Fleet v Belinda Perlee (JA01/24) provides further... →
Everyday online subscriptions and shopping can push South Africans over their offshore spending limit
3rd July 2025 For South African residents and expatriates living abroad, reaching the R1-million annual limit of offshore spending allowed under exchange control... →
