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Fact-checking Helen Zille’s claims about Johannesburg’s water crisis
By: Africa Check 6th October 2025 In September 2025, the Democratic Alliance (DA) named its federal council chair, Helen Zille, as its mayoral candidate for Johannesburg ahead of... →
Unity at any cost? AES states jointly leave the ICC
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 6th October 2025 Withdrawing from the global court shows that the Alliance of Sahel States prioritises joint action, whatever the consequences. On 22 September, the... →
Terrorist roadblocks strangle the economies of Mali and its neighbours
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 6th October 2025 JNIM’s blockades have become a strategic weapon that threatens regional commerce and the Malian army, and harms civilians. Since 3 September, the... →
Can evidence-based policing become routine across South Africa?
3rd October 2025 Pilot studies show evidence-based policing can cut crime levels, but real success requires translating new approaches into daily practice. South... →
African ports forecast today’s economic fortunes and tomorrow’s trade trends
By: In On Africa IOA 3rd October 2025 Analysis in brief: Commercial activity at any African port is a direct gauge of the host nation’s trade health and a broader indicator of its... →
When to intervene?
By: Terence Creamer 3rd October 2025 When should a Minister intervene at a State-owned company or independent regulator? It’s a difficult question to answer, and will remain so for as... →
South African students still don’t feel safe on campus: how protection can be stepped up
2nd October 2025 Students at South African universities have to deal with a disturbing reality. They face the threat of violent crime, in particular gender-based... →
Will the G20 listen to its own advisors? 4 urgent steps on climate change
2nd October 2025 The world’s 20 most powerful economies, the G20 – currently led by South Africa – face mounting pressure to slash greenhouse gas emissions and help... →
BRICS rally to defend climate multilateralism at UN General Assembly
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 2nd October 2025 BRICS countries need to cooperate and develop tailored energy transition models for a fair and sustainable transition, requiring reforms in... →
FUL September 2025 Newsletter – Major events relating to the judiciary and the rule of law
2nd October 2025 This briefing note seeks to provide a short overview of significant events in the preceding month, relating to Freedom Under Law’s work on the... →
