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Premier Alan Winde update on Coronavirus COVID-19 on 2 August
3rd August 2021 As at 1pm on 2 August 2021, the Western Cape had 40 252 active COVID-19 infections, with a total number 408 685 COVID-19 cases to date and 353 145... →
Cyber attacks expose the vulnerability of South Africa’s ports
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 29th July 2021 On 22 July, the first reports emerged that Transnet, a South African state-owned enterprise, was experiencing problems with its information... →
South Africa’s Information Technology infrastructure could be at risk after Transnet attack
27th July 2021 While we grapple with minimal disclosure from the Department of Public Enterprises or the SOE surrounding the crippling cyber-attack on Transnet,... →
Transnet expects to lift force majeure at port terminals ‘soon’ 
By: Creamer Media Reporter 27th July 2021 State-owned freight logistics group Transnet, whose operations have been seriously disrupted by recent unrest and a major cyberattack, confirmed on... →
Urgent action needed to prevent a food security crisis in rural KZN
26th July 2021 Last week, the DA conducted a 3-day oversight visit to rural KwaZuu-Natal towns to assess the impact of the tumultuous events of the past fortnight... →
Violence in South Africa: an uprising of elites, not of the people
23rd July 2021 From time to time, South Africa is rudely reminded that its past continues to make its present and future difficult. It does not always recognise... →
Why import ammunition when state-owned PMP can manufacture them locally?
21st July 2021 Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA: The more than 1.5 million rounds of ammunition looted from a container depot in... →
AfCFTA prosperity requires more African seafarers, ships and ports
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 20th July 2021 Trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement started on 1 January 2021, a significant milestone for Africa’s political... →
