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Practical Steps SA Can Take to Reset its Relationship in the Trump Era
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 26th March 2025 Managing US perceptions of South Africa is increasingly vital. Rational explanations alone may not be sufficient to shift entrenched views,... →
IFP Expresses Gratitude for Support on Its 50th Anniversary Celebrations
25th March 2025 The IFP expresses its heartfelt appreciation to the IFP leadership and membership who have ensured that the 50th Anniversary Celebrations this past... →
Copycats beware, trade mark registration prevails
24th March 2025 In January 2025 Thatchers Cider Company succeeded before the UK Court of Appeal (“CoA”) against Aldi Stores Limited, the large multi-national... →
PGM market adjusts to shifting supply and demand, Nedbank CIB reports 
By: Martin Creamer 20th March 2025 Shifting investment priorities and geopolitical uncertainty continue to shape the outlook for commodities, with platinum group metals (PGMs) facing... →
Violence in South Sudan is rising again: what’s different this time, and how to avoid civil war
20th March 2025 A rise in political tensions in South Sudan and an escalation of violence in the Upper Nile State have raised fears of a return to civil war in the... →
Unchecked AI, unseen dangers: What the DeepSeek breach means for SA companies and POPIA compliance
19th March 2025 DeepSeek, a prominent competitor in the artificial intelligence (AI) marketplace, recently faced a significant security incident when an unsecured... →
Mining giant loses R17.5m input VAT battle over ‘entertainment expenses’
18th March 2025 A recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling should deliver a stark warning to businesses claiming input VAT deductions without a watertight legal... →
Trade war blueprint
By: Terence Creamer 14th March 2025 US President Donald Trump’s recently published trade policy agenda leaves absolutely no room for nuance. Not even the tiniest crack has been left... →